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Eye-Deep in Hell John Ellis

Eye-Deep in Hell By John Ellis

Eye-Deep in Hell by John Ellis


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In Eye-Deep in Hell, the author explores this unique and terrifying world-the rituals of battle, the habits of daily life, and the constant struggle of men to find meaning amid excruciating boredom and the specter of impending death.

Eye-Deep in Hell Summary

Eye-Deep in Hell: Trench Warfare in World War I by John Ellis

Millions of men lived in the trenches during World War I. More than six million died there. In Eye-Deep in Hell, the author explores this unique and terrifying world-the rituals of battle, the habits of daily life, and the constant struggle of men to find meaning amid excruciating boredom and the specter of impending death.

Eye-Deep in Hell Reviews

Describes graphically the disgusting, revolting conditions of hunger, infestation, disease, and above all, fatigue that were endured... Few will 'enjoy' this book, but the author very well records an important peak in the history of human achievement. West Coast Review of Books

About John Ellis

John Ellis is the author of The Social History of the Machine Gun, also published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Part I: In The Line
Chapter 1. The Setting
Chapter 2. The Daily Routine
Chapter 3. Natural Miseries
Chapter 4. Guns and Gas
Part II: Over the Top
Chapter 5. Patrols and Raids
Chapter 6. Battle: Strategy and Tactics
Chapter 7. Battle: The Reality
Chapter 8. The Casualties
Part III: A Lighter Side?
Chapter 9. Sustaining the Men in the Line
Chapter 10. Rest and Leave
Part IV: Attitude
Chapter 11. Patriotism and Honour
Chapter 12. Disillusionment and Protest
Chapter 13. Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Picture Credits

Additional information

GOR005243891
9780801839474
0801839475
Eye-Deep in Hell: Trench Warfare in World War I by John Ellis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Johns Hopkins University Press
19891027
224
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