Q.6.a and Other places: Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 by Francis Buckley
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"Q.6.a and Other Places: Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918" by Francis Buckley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts Buckley's three years of military service during World War I, focusing particularly on his experiences in France and Flanders. Through the lens of his personal reflections, the memoir aims to capture the camaraderie, struggle, and heroism of the soldiers, while also addressing the harsh realities of
war. The opening of the memoir introduces Buckley's early life before the war, highlighting his rejection from military service due to health reasons and his subsequent efforts to enlist as the war escalated. The initial passages establish the ominous atmosphere leading up to Britain’s declaration of war and Buckley’s sense of duty, revealing his emotional journey from civilian life to that of a soldier. He reflects on his training experiences and the friendships formed amidst the turmoil, with particular focus on the officers and men of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers, setting the stage for the personal accounts and battles to come throughout his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Buckley, Francis, 1881-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | Q.6.a and Other places: Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (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 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25528 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25528-6 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 618 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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