The Boy Allies on the Firing Line; Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne by Hayes
"The Boy Allies on the Firing Line; Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne" by Clair W. Hayes is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows two young American lieutenants, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford, who find themselves fighting alongside the British army against German forces during World War I. The narrative captures the perilous reconnaissance missions the boys undertake and their courageous feats amidst the chaotic backdrop
of war. The opening of the novel introduces Hal and Chester as they lead a small group of British soldiers on a reconnaissance mission near the Marne River. Almost immediately, they encounter a large German force, prompting a fierce skirmish marked by strategic retreat and precision shooting. As the British troopers climb trees to gain a tactical advantage, the narrative emphasizes the bravery and quick thinking of the boys. Despite the harrowing odds and the loss of their comrades, Hal and Chester escape into the darkness, showcasing their resilience and determination to continue their fight against the Germans while also hinting at the personal bonds of friendship and loyalty they share. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace), 1887- |
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| Title | The Boy Allies on the Firing Line; Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, D Alexander, Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12870 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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