Our Battalion

Raven-Hill, L. (Leonard), 1867-1942Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 82K words
Chapters: 9

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Our Battalion by L. Raven-HillAuthor: Raven-Hill, L. (Leonard), 1867-1942,Language: English, Class: U: Military science, Release Date: Oct 22, 2010

Editor's review

The author of this book, L. Raven-Hill, was a British illustrator and cartoonist; the book is a military-themed work classified under military science. It appears to be an illustrated record of army life, suited to readers interested in the daily routine, soldier life and military humour of the British Army around the First World War. The value of such works lies less in strategic analysis than in the details of barracks life and the atmosphere of the period, and they can be read alongside formal campaign histories for a macro-micro complement. Readers should not expect systematic military theory; it is better treated as an illustrated period portrait. The original is a public-domain English ebook whose language bears the marks of its era, so readers with some English reading ability are advised; those with only a general interest in military history may first leaf through the illustrations and short chapters before deciding whether to read it through.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in British military history and soldiers' daily life
History enthusiasts who enjoy military-themed illustrations and cartoon-style records
Students of army culture and social atmosphere around the First World War
Readers with English reading ability who prefer light historical sources

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic study of military theory or strategy and tactics
General readers who need a Chinese translation or find English difficult
Military researchers expecting serious campaign data and battle analysis

Reading tips

Begin by browsing the illustrations and chapter titles to grasp the book's structure, then choose chapters of interest for close reading.
Read alongside British campaign histories or soldiers' memoirs of the First World War, comparing official accounts with everyday records.
Note the barracks customs and vocabulary reflected in the book as material for understanding the context of the period.

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a documentary work?

From the available information, the book is classified under military science; its author was an illustrator and cartoonist, and its content revolves around the army and barracks life. It is closer to an illustrated record of army life than to a fictional novel; for details of genre, consult the original book, noting the narrative perspective and the captions to the illustrations.

Can I read this book without a background in military history?

Yes, but what you gain will vary with your background. The book focuses on army life and the atmosphere of the period and does not depend on complex tactical knowledge; it does, however, touch on military organisation and the vocabulary of the time, so a basic understanding of the British Army around the First World War will make the reading smoother.

Is this book suitable for studying the First World War?

It can serve as supplementary material. It offers observations at the level of barracks life rather than analysis of campaigns or strategic decisions. When studying the First World War, rely on authoritative campaign histories and use this book to fill in micro-level details such as soldiers' daily life, army culture and social atmosphere.

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About the author

Raven-Hill, L. (Leonard), 1867-1942 Author · British · 1867–1942

L. (Leonard) Raven-Hill (1867–1942) was a British illustrator and cartoonist. Public information about his life is limited; what can be confirmed is that he long contributed political cartoons to Punch magazine, and his drawing style was humorous and perceptive, skilled at depicting figures and social scenes with concise lines. One work by him is held in the collection, namely Our Battalion. This work shows that in addition to newspaper and magazine cartoons, he also engaged in book illustration, with subjects often related to military life and social observation. His illustrations are fluent in line and vivid in image, and he had a certain influence in early twentieth-century British illustration and cartooning, leaving a distinctive visual mark on the political cartoons and book illustrations of his time.