Private Spud Tamson - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1150780517 ISBN 13: 9781150780516

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General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1915 Original Publisher: D. Appleton and co. Subjects: Fiction / Classics History / Military / World War I Notes: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. Excerpt: CHAPTER VII. A LECTURE. It was Lord Wolseley, I think, who discovered that the ordinary soldier had really got brains. When this startling discovery was made, the General Staff realised that lectures were necessary, so that the headpieces of the troops might be of greater use In war. Lectures were accordingly devised, and these consisted of various military topics. Everything -- from the cutting of the soldiers' corns to the washing of army babies -- was noted down. Company officers were entrusted with this important duty. Many performed the work in an interesting way, others made a hash of it. This was due to their profusion -- or lack -- of brain power. And of the Militia -- well, the War Office did not expect too much. It was therefore interesting to listen to Captain Coronet tackling this job. 44 Men," he would say, " I want to talk to you about Active Service; first of all, Tamson, just explain the exact meaning of the word ' enemy.' " " The Germans," answered Spud promptly. "Well -- not exactly. Of course I know they're beastly people -- beer drinkers and sausage guzzlers. Still, that doesn't say that the word ' enemy' means that race in particular. What is your opinion, M'Whiskey?" " Niggers, sir." " Not necessarily; the enemy may be white or black. But the meaning is simply this, any force opposed to " " The Mileeshy," interjected some one. 41 Well, have it that way if you care. Now, M'Ginty, what is the first thing expected of a soldier in the field?" 44 The salute, sir." 4 No -- I...

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• ISBN 10: 1150780517
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