All in It : K(1) Carries On by Ian Hay

"All in It: K(1) Carries On" by Ian Hay is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The narrative follows a group of soldiers from a Scottish regiment as they navigate the harrowing realities of trench warfare, while balancing moments of camaraderie and humor amidst the chaos and destruction of war. The opening of the book presents a vivid depiction of the regimental life of the characters, particularly focusing on Lieutenant Bobby Little and his cohort as they return to the front lines after a difficult campaign. They grapple with trepidation and weary resignation as they prepare for their next assignments. The soldiers’ experiences are filled with banter and dark humor, underscoring their resilience in the face of adversity. Detailed descriptions of the desolate terrain, the brutal conditions of trench life in Belgium, and the ever-present threats from enemy fire set a poignant tone, capturing the absurdity and tragedy of their situation as they adjust to the exhausting rhythms of military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hay, Ian, 1876-1952
Title All in It : K(1) Carries On
Note A Continuation of The First Hundred Thousand, #12877.
Credits Produced by Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
Category Text
eBook-No. 12302
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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