Active Service

Stephen Crane's portrayal of war brings readers into the trenches, offering a realistic and impactful perspective on the chaos of conflict. Embark on a literary exploration of the stark realities of war with Stephen Crane's poignant work, Active Service. Navigate the emotional landscapes of conflict as Crane's storytelling unveils the profound impact of war on the human soul. As Crane's narrative unfolds, witness the raw experiences of soldiers and the toll that active service takes on their minds and hearts. Each page is a powerful testament to the complexities of war, inviting readers to confront the harsh truths often obscured by the fog of battle. But here's the contemplative question that will linger in your thoughts: What if the struggles faced in active service were not confined to the battlefield but reflected the internal battles within each of us? Could you confront your own emotional landscapes? Explore concise and evocative paragraphs that delve into the depths of Crane's storytelling. Feel the emotional resonance of each scene as it unravels the layers of human experience amid the chaos of active service. Are you ready to confront the emotional landscapes of war and explore the profound impact of active service on the human soul? Let Crane's words guide you through the intricate journey of soldiers, where vulnerability and strength intersect. This is more than a war narrative; it's an invitation to delve into the complexities of the human spirit. Seize the opportunity to understand the true cost of active service. Secure your copy of Active Service now and embark on a reflective journey through the emotional landscapes of war.

An Active Service' traces a young Sid Dowland from civilian life into the tough environment of the Guards Depot in the 1930's and then on to a Guards service Battalion in London and prewar Egypt. The outbreak of war found Sid taking part in the retreat to Dunkirk and then service in North Africa before volunteering for the SAS. Captured after a disastrous raid in Sardinia, he escaped from a POW camp in Italy before making it back to England. The end of the war did not signal peace as the Guards were sent into action in Palestine and subsequently to the jungles of Malaya where Sid found that his SAS experience is in great demand. Sid later told his story to Richard Dorney, himself a Guardsman. An Active Service is a tale of adventure but will be of interest to anyone studying the Second World War or the early days of the SAS. Most of the historical information is previously unpublished and much of it is drawn from SAS operation reports in the National Archives and from the war diaries of the Grenadier Guards. The lively text is accompanied by many previously unseen photographs from private collections and is brought to life by a series of high quality and accurate drawings depicting the uniforms of the day. It is an enjoyable human story but is also an accurate account of military life during the war years which will be of interest to anyone researching or studying this period, particularly those with an interest in the early days of the SAS, the world's premier élite force. Key sales points: Fascinating personal story of a member of the Grenadier Guards and SAS, covering pre-WWII service as a regular, Dunkirk, the early days of the SAS, and postwar Palestine and Malaya / Contains much previously unpublished information from archives and war diaries, as well as Sid's account of the early days of the SAS, and service with the Grenadier Guards / Lively text supplemented by a number of interesting photos and superb drawings by artist Sean Bolan.

"This essay was originally entitled 'Present-mindedness revisited: anti-radicalism as a goal of American historical writing since World War II.'" Includes bibliographical references.

Henry L. Stimson’s 1947 autobiography features an account of Stimson's 13 years' public service, and explores his actions, motives, and results in great detail. On Active Services in Peace and War is highly recommended for those with an interest in the life and work of this great American statesman, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. The contents include: - Attorney for the Government - Roosevelt and Taft - Responsible Government - The World Changes - As Private Citizen - Governor General of the Philippines - Constructive Beginnings - The Beginnings of Disaster - The Far Eastern Crisis - The Tragedy of Timidity Henry Lewis Stimson (1867–1950) was an American politician who held many important governmental positions under numerous American presidents, including Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Committee Serial No. 88-16.