Project Gutenberg 2015-04-05 Public domain in the USA. 185 Various Verschillende Various, Various 15008965 Stories and Letters from the Trenches Produced by Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "Stories and Letters from the Trenches" compiled by F. B. Ogilvie is a historical collection of narratives, letters, and accounts written during the early 20th century, specifically related to World War I. The book serves as a window into the lives of soldiers from various backgrounds, showcasing their personal experiences, thoughts, and camaraderie amidst the brutality of war. This compilation captures not only the harrowing realities faced by these individuals but also moments of humor and humanity, reflecting the diverse perspectives of those caught in the turmoil. The opening of the compilation sets the stage for an exploration of the soldiers' multifaceted experiences at the front. In a preface, the editor acknowledges contributions from various soldiers' letters, highlighting the democratic spirit shared among ranks, from nobility to commoners. The initial piece by Bert Hall recounts his experiences as an American in the French Foreign Legion, where he shares vivid descriptions of trench life filled with discomfort, excitement, and dark humor. He paints a striking picture of the war’s grim realities, including the physical and psychological toll it takes on the soldiers, while also intertwining tales of bravery and camaraderie with lighter moments that illustrate their resilience and humanity in the face of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes D501 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 246095 2025-08-19T12:52:29.872134 text/html 227960 2024-10-24T17:13:52 text/html 313870 2025-08-19T12:52:34.080015 application/epub+zip 313703 2025-08-19T12:52:30.617077 application/epub+zip 161832 2025-08-19T12:52:30.240116 application/epub+zip 435637 2025-08-19T12:52:37.337973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371016 2025-08-19T12:52:33.648108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219700 2022-09-22T05:48:01.523809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215834 2025-08-19T12:52:29.361053 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195866 2024-10-24T17:13:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16282 2025-08-19T12:52:37.471979 application/rdf+xml 10851 2025-08-19T12:52:30.329031 image/jpeg 1776 2025-08-19T12:52:30.285092 image/jpeg 290991 2025-08-19T12:52:29.912022 application/octet-stream application/zip 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