Project Gutenberg 2018-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 139 Manion, R. J. (Robert James) 1881 1943 Manion, Robert J. 18011185 A Surgeon in Arms Life in the trenches -- Over the top -- Overland -- Kelly -- The language of the line -- Just looking about -- Gassed! -- Relief -- Dugouts -- The sick parade -- Caring for the wounded -- Cheerfulness -- Courage; fear; cowardice -- Air fighting -- Staff officers -- The battle of Vimy Ridge -- A trip to Arras -- Ragoût à la mode de guerre (trench stew) -- Leave -- Paris during the war -- Paris in wartime -- In a château hospital -- On a transport -- Decorations -- On a hill. Produced by Al Haines "A Surgeon in Arms" by R. J. Manion is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a memoir of a medical officer during World War I, providing a firsthand perspective of life in the trenches, the challenges faced by soldiers, and the camaraderie fostered in dire circumstances. The narrative likely chronicles the experiences of Captain Manion and his interactions with fellow soldiers as they navigate the brutal realities of war, particularly focusing on the Canadian forces. The opening of the book establishes a vivid atmosphere of trench warfare, describing the unique challenges and extraordinary occurrences of life on the front lines. Beginning with a depiction of life in the trenches, the narrative introduces readers to the heavy shelling and perilous conditions faced by soldiers, including a poignant moment of reunion between two brothers unexpectedly meeting after years apart. The text emphasizes the hardships, dangers, and the sense of brotherhood among soldiers, while also illustrating the operational aspects of trench warfare, such as reconnaissance missions and the complexities of communication. Through engaging anecdotes and character interactions, Captain Manion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of life as a soldier and medical officer amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian Medicine, Military D501 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 362560 2025-07-23T08:04:36.783885 text/html 361814 2018-11-03T20:35:58 text/html 341695 2025-07-23T08:04:40.660894 application/epub+zip 345947 2025-07-23T08:04:37.399901 application/epub+zip 201855 2025-07-23T08:04:37.087906 application/epub+zip 443001 2025-07-23T08:04:43.401904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426912 2025-07-23T08:04:40.357904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283268 2022-09-26T11:26:59.260291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345252 2025-07-23T08:04:36.450927 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 345464 2018-11-03T20:35:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19424 2025-07-23T08:04:43.525869 application/rdf+xml 14923 2025-07-23T08:04:37.161890 image/jpeg 2156 2025-07-23T08:04:37.124897 image/jpeg 135610 2018-11-03T20:36:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 326148 2018-11-03T20:36:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 327421 2025-07-23T08:04:36.819892 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 en.wikipedia