Download or read book The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins written by Thomas Atkins and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You like song, dear Private Atkins, its lilt and its sentiment, and you have been singing your way through battle, on the hills of France and the plains of Belgium. You are really a poet, as well as a first-rate fighting man, though the very idea will make your camp-fire rock with laughter. Well, in your letters from the war to the old folk and the young folk at home, you have written things worthy to be bound in cloth of gold. You have, in particular, being a natural fellow, written yourself to them, and you are just splendid, singly and collectively. You look out from your epistles with a smile on your lips, humour in one eye and a touch of the devil in the other, and you cry, "Are we downhearted?" "No!" gladly answer we, who have been listening to the news of battle ringing down the street, and for a moment, perhaps, forgetting you and your writing on the wall with the bayonet point. You do get the red, living phrases, don't you, Private Atkins? "The hottest thing in South Africa was frost-bitten compared with what's going on here." "The Boer War was a mothers' meeting beside this affair." "Another shell dropped at me and I went like Tod Sloan." "Did you see that German man's face when I told him about our victories? Poor devil! He opened his mouth like a letter-box." No, Thomas, you may not be a scribe, but you "get there," especially when the order comes, "All rifles loaded and handy by your side!" "It's hard, but it's good," is how you sum up your campaigning, and there goes a bottom truth. "You can't," as you say, "expect a six-course dinner on active service," but you would break your heart to be out of it all. "When I am in the thick of the fire a strange feeling comes over me. I feel and see no danger-I think it is the fighting blood of my forefathers." Yes, and when you receive a rifle bullet through the arm or leg it feels "a bit of a sting," nothing more, "like a sharp needle going into me, but shrapnel hurts-hurts pretty badly." You are not, however, going to let mother, wife, or sweetheart know this, because it would worry them. You dread to tell them that "when the bullet went in my leg the main artery was severed, and they are going to take part of it off and leave me a cripple for life." Still harder is it to write: "I am wounded, and do not hope to live; I am going and so cannot come home as I hoped; I send all my love." And then there is an echo of infinity and immortality in the thought, "When a fellow gets shot you never think he is gone, but that he will come back." Someone softly starts singing "Nearer, my God, to Thee," and it runs sweetly along the ranks, the muffled prayer of inextinguishable hearts for a soul in flight.The Story of the British Soldier.
Download or read book The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins Extracts from Soldiers Letters written by Thomas Atkins (Private.) and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins written by Thomas Atkins and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Selection of the Best Things in his Personal Letters from the Front and So a Stirring Tale of Great Deeds Done for a Great Cause in a Spirit of Simple Duty and Gallant Gaiety. Published as part of the Daily Chronicle War Library. Thomas (or Tommy) Atkins is, of course, a generic name for a common soldier in the British Army.
Download or read book The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins written by James Milne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins,' James Milne provides a gripping collection of firsthand accounts of war experiences from the perspective of a British soldier. Written in a raw and unfiltered style, the book delves into the harsh realities of combat, offering a vivid portrayal of the emotional and psychological toll of war. Milne's use of descriptive language and attention to detail immerses readers in the chaotic and often brutal world of warfare, making this a compelling read for those interested in military history and personal narratives. Set against the backdrop of major conflicts, the book provides valuable insights into the human side of war, shedding light on the sacrifices and struggles faced by soldiers on the front lines. James Milne, a veteran himself, draws on his own experiences and those of fellow soldiers to craft a poignant and authentic account of war. His background in the military lends credibility and depth to the narratives presented in the book, offering readers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by soldiers in combat situations. Milne's dedication to preserving the stories of these unsung heroes shines through in this powerful collection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the realities of war from those who lived it. I highly recommend 'The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins' to readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience of war. Milne's poignant storytelling and intimate portrayals of soldier life make this book a captivating and thought-provoking read that will resonate long after the final page is turned.
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Download or read book The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins A Selection of the Best Things in His Personal Letters from the Front Edited by J Milne written by James MILNE (Journalist.) and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins Classic Reprint written by Thomas Atkins and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The War Stories of Private Thomas Atkins Boot, saddle, to horse, and away! Rescue my castle before the hot day Brightens to blue from its silvery grey. Boot, saddle, to horse, and away! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Tommy Atkins written by John Laffin and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tommy Atkins is the English soldier, who joking broke the cavalry of France at Minden, who singing marched with the Great Duke to the Danube, who grumbling shattered Napoleon's dreams at Waterloo, who sweating in his red coat tramped back and forth across Indis, who kept his six-rounds-to-the-minute at Mons, and who died in the mud at Passchendaele, the sands of the Western Desert, and the jungles of Burma. If his name has been eclipsed by his more illustrious commanders - Cromwell, Marlborough, Moore, Wolfe, Wellington, Allenby, Slim - they at least will accord him his rightful place beside them. They knew his worth. Tommy Atkins is his story - the story of this most versatile, most adaptable, most unmilitary soldier.
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