| Title | : | Whizzbang Villa, Somewhere In The Mud: WWI Letters of Harold Holt |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 82 |
| Publication | : | Published June 18, 2016 |
Harold Whalley Holt, served in the Territorial Army in the 1st East Lancashire Brigade (RFA) in 1914 before joining the regular army around the outbreak of the First World War. Working up to 2nd Lieutenant, he was placed with a number of notorious divisions throughout his army service.
Letters sent home between the period of 30th March 1916 and 10th November 1917 were recorded in bound diaries, hand-written by Harold's Father who proudly transcribed his son's words. These fascinating letters transport the reader to another world; the everyday life as a soldier at war. Although never referred to directly to in his letters, research shows that Harold served at the Somme, Death Valley and Arras.
Harold describes action in battle, often in harsh and uncompromising detail, tempered by amusing incidents and camaraderie; all in the unique language of the time. Throughout, Harold's tone is unwaveringly stoical and good humoured. The letters are extremely descriptive despite censorship and Harold's wry wit and can-do attitude shine throughout the horrors, but also many triumphs, he encountered. His determination, intelligence and grounded outlook make for a compulsive read.
Letters sent home between the period of 30th March 1916 and 10th November 1917 were recorded in bound diaries, hand-written by Harold's Father who proudly transcribed his son's words. These fascinating letters transport the reader to another world; the everyday life as a soldier at war. Although never referred to directly to in his letters, research shows that Harold served at the Somme, Death Valley and Arras.
Harold describes action in battle, often in harsh and uncompromising detail, tempered by amusing incidents and camaraderie; all in the unique language of the time. Throughout, Harold's tone is unwaveringly stoical and good humoured. The letters are extremely descriptive despite censorship and Harold's wry wit and can-do attitude shine throughout the horrors, but also many triumphs, he encountered. His determination, intelligence and grounded outlook make for a compulsive read.
