Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 258William Blackwood, 1945 - England |
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Page 379
... soldier was tempted to wrinkle his nose at what the N.A.A.F.I. calls coffee , at least he was kind enough to conceal the wrinkle . British soldiers handled American baggage joyfully and with zest , and for the occasion concealed their ...
... soldier was tempted to wrinkle his nose at what the N.A.A.F.I. calls coffee , at least he was kind enough to conceal the wrinkle . British soldiers handled American baggage joyfully and with zest , and for the occasion concealed their ...
Page 383
... soldier- servant . An African soldier - servant has not a lot to learn in the way of soldier- ing . Provided he can more or less keep in step , present something which resembles a salute , keep his feet in one place whilst standing to ...
... soldier- servant . An African soldier - servant has not a lot to learn in the way of soldier- ing . Provided he can more or less keep in step , present something which resembles a salute , keep his feet in one place whilst standing to ...
Page 421
... soldier had for- gotten how to smile . Incessant un- successful attacks , miserable pay , no amenities , and , above all , scanty periods of leave had all contributed to the growing despondency of Nivelle's instruments of victory . On ...
... soldier had for- gotten how to smile . Incessant un- successful attacks , miserable pay , no amenities , and , above all , scanty periods of leave had all contributed to the growing despondency of Nivelle's instruments of victory . On ...
Contents
Number 1559 | 129 |
A COMPLETE WASHOUT BY SHALIMAR | 143 |
A FOOTNOTE TO HISTORY BY A M G | 216 |
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