Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-06-03 Public domain in the USA. 117 Randall, Homer Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive E-text prepared by Al Haines "Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive" by Homer Randall is a military adventure novel written in the early 20th century, likely during or after World War I. The narrative centers around a group of American soldiers, particularly focusing on Frank Sheldon and his friends, as they confront the challenges and dangers of combat against German forces. The story captures their camaraderie, bravery, and the intense realities of war. At the start of the novel, the protagonists are stationed at the front lines, engaged in a tense standoff with approaching German troops. Frank Sheldon, along with his comrades Bart and Tom, displays keen observation skills as they anticipate the enemy's movements. The buildup leads to a fierce battle where they demonstrate their determination and resourcefulness in the face of overwhelming odds. As combat intensifies and they are pushed back, Frank's quick thinking during a critical moment helps avert disaster, showcasing the themes of bravery and friendship in wartime. The opening chapters establish a gripping backdrop of military action while introducing readers to the characters' backgrounds and motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction United States. Army -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text World War I Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: History - Warfare 310796 2025-07-09T06:55:13.244678 text/html 300943 2007-06-03T18:40:08 text/html 275888 2025-07-09T06:55:21.444619 application/epub+zip 280035 2025-07-09T06:55:16.951640 application/epub+zip 173940 2025-07-09T06:55:15.541656 application/epub+zip 531686 2025-07-09T06:55:24.577581 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 516956 2025-07-09T06:55:20.484612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 401905 2022-09-10T08:38:45.017252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273178 2025-07-09T06:55:12.279666 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272893 2021-01-02T17:42:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272900 2021-01-02T17:42:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21471 2025-07-09T06:55:24.699613 application/rdf+xml 23580 2025-07-09T06:55:16.073646 image/jpeg 4677 2025-07-09T06:55:15.795642 image/jpeg 102596 2021-01-02T17:42:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 178754 2021-01-02T17:42:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 102596 2021-01-02T17:42:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 270444 2025-07-09T06:55:13.271700 application/octet-stream application/zip