From Montreal to Vimy Ridge and Beyond (Classic Reprint): The Correspondence of Lieut. Clifford Almon Wells, B.A, of the 8th Battalion, Canadians, B. E. F, November, 1915 April, 1917 - Couverture souple

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9781331376545: From Montreal to Vimy Ridge and Beyond (Classic Reprint): The Correspondence of Lieut. Clifford Almon Wells, B.A, of the 8th Battalion, Canadians, B. E. F, November, 1915 April, 1917

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From Montreal to Vimy Ridge and Beyond presents the intimate letters of a Canadian officer during the first World War, offering a ground‑level view of training, duty, and family life at home and on the front lines. Drawn from Cliff Wells’s own correspondence, this edition preserves the voice and mood of a young soldier facing the realities of war with quiet resolve.

The collection covers years 1915 to 1917, tracing a path from the Canadian Training School to the battlefields of Europe. Readers will glimpse daily routines, military schooling, moments of longing for loved ones, and the stubborn commitment that carried many men through difficult days. The letters illuminate both personal sacrifice and a broader sense of duty that defined a generation.

- Personal correspondence that captures life behind the lines and in training
- Details of military schooling, riding, drill, and battlefield expectations
- Reflections on loss, memory, and the impact of war on families
- Context for the early Canadian experience in the Great War

Ideal for readers of wartime letters, Canadian military history, and personal memoirs who want a grounded, human view of service and sacrifice during World War I.

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331376548
ISBN 13: 9781331376545
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Nombre de pages: 327
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From Montreal to Vimy Ridge and Beyond (Classic Reprint)

O. C. S. Wallace

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331376548 ISBN 13 : 9781331376545

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a poignant and intimate look at the experiences of a young Canadian man during the First World War, through the lens of his letters home. Clifford Almon Wells, a promising student of archaeology, chose to leave his studies and enlist in the Canadian army in 1915. The book comprises his correspondence, spanning from his initial recruitment in Montreal to his tragic death at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. Readers will experience the war through Wells's eyes, from the bustling recruiting efforts in Montreal, to the harsh realities of training in England, and ultimately, the anxieties and hopes of combat in France. The author meticulously preserves Wells's voice, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a soldier, his hopes, fears, and reflections on the conflict. These letters provide a window into the personal struggles and sacrifices made by countless young men during this pivotal moment in history. This book offers a deeply moving and valuable perspective on the human cost of war, as told through the compelling voice of a young man who embraced his duty with unwavering patriotism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331376545_0

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