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Gallishaw, John

 
9781332043583: The Man in the Ranks (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

This book is an indispensable field guide for American soldiers during the First World War. Given the unprecedented scale of the conflict and the massive troop mobilization, the author highlights the need for substantial mental and physical preparation for the new recruits. The book is written in a frank and empathetic tone, with the author sharing his experiences and observations to help fellow soldiers navigate the challenges of army life, trench warfare, and combat. It addresses practical concerns such as personal hygiene, equipment maintenance, and marksmanship, while emphasizing the importance of discipline, obedience, and camaraderie. The author stresses the need for mental fortitude and resilience in the face of the horrors of war, and encourages soldiers to take care of their physical and mental well-being. This book offers valuable insights into the daily realities of trench warfare and the experiences of American soldiers during the First World War.

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Excerpt from The Man in the Ranks

To begin With, you must try to accustom yourself at once to an entirely new outlook on life. No more are you the ordinary aver age, easy-going, irresponsible young man. From now on you are a soldier of Uncle Sam, privileged to represent the United States of America in the greatest war that has ever been fought for struggling humanity, against the most formidable enemy that has ever menaced civilization. From now on you must think as a soldier. Once you have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States you hold yourself at her disposal, to follow Wherever she beckons, and to go.

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