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The Dough Boys (1918)

The Dough Boys (1918)

Macgill, Patrick

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1104566486
ISBN13: 9781104566487
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Dough Boys is a novel written by Patrick MacGill and published in 1918. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a group of young soldiers from Ireland who join the British Army to fight in the war. The title of the book refers to the nickname given to American soldiers who fought in the war, but in this case, it is used to describe the Irish soldiers who were also part of the Allied forces.The novel is narrated by Private Johnnie, one of the soldiers in the group, and it provides a vivid and realistic portrayal of the horrors of war. The soldiers are sent to the Western Front and face the brutal realities of trench warfare, including the constant threat of enemy artillery fire, gas attacks, and hand-to-hand combat.Throughout the book, the soldiers struggle to maintain their courage and humanity in the face of the brutalities of war. They form close bonds with each other and find ways to support and comfort each other in the midst of the chaos and destruction around them.The Dough Boys is a powerful and moving novel that provides a unique perspective on World War I. It captures the experiences of Irish soldiers who fought alongside their British and American counterparts, and it offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by all those who served in the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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