"Over There with the Marines at Chateau Thierry" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a historical account written in the early 20th century." The narrative captures the experiences of American Marines during World War I, specifically focusing on their involvement in the significant battle at Chateau Thierry in France. The book delves into themes of friendship, bravery, and the harsh realities of war, following key characters Phil Speed and Timothy Turner as they navigate the challenges and dangers of combat. "At the start of the book, we meet Top Sergeant Phil Speed and Corporal Timothy Turner, who are part of a battalion of American Marines preparing to face combat in France." The marines, filled with patriotic zeal, reflect on their past celebrations and the grimmer reality of battle that looms ahead. As they arrive near their deployment area, thoughts of uncertainty and fear about their courage surface. Phil muses over their readiness and hopes they won't falter in the face of the enemy. The narrative sets the stage for their tumultuous experiences, filled with anticipation for action as they await orders to move into enemy territory, ultimately hinting at the challenges they will confront in the coming chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Over There with the Marines at Chateau Thierry
By G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson
"Over There with the Marines at Chateau Thierry" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a historical account written in the early 20th century." The narrative captu...
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George Harvey Ralphson was a collective pen name used by multiple ghost writers of juvenile adventure books working for M.A. Donohue & Company in the early 20th century. According to the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times, several of the books credited to Ralphson may have been written by J. Frank Honeywell. The best-known works credited to Ralphson were the "Boy Scout" series of adventures. Several sources have erroneously reported that he was a real person.
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