Death's Men: Soldiers of the Great WarIn their own words the soldiers of the First World War describe the horrors of their days in battle. |
Contents
THE KITCHENER ARMIES FORM | 23 |
THE TRAINING OF OTHER RANKS | 37 |
COMING TO TERMS WITH THE ARMY | 50 |
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