Soldier and Dramatist: The Letters of Harold Chapin American Citizen Who Died for England at Loos on September 26th, 1915

was a renowned English writer and critic who lost his life during the Battle of Loos in 1915. He attended various schools before enlisting in the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1914. Archer threw himself into his new role with enthusiasm and was popular with his comrades. He served on the Western Front as a stretcher-bearer and shared the views of General Douglas Haig that the conflict could only be won through a war of attrition. He was killed collecting the wounded during the Battle of Loos on September 26th, 1915. Archer's genius and the loss of his life during World War I are widely acknowledged.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 280 pages
\n Publication date: 24 March 2018
\n Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
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Chapin, born in London at the age of three, attended various schools before enlisting in the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1914. He dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his new role, enduring hardships with a cheerful demeanor that earned him popularity among his comrades. He served on the Western Front as a stretcher-bearer, sharing General Douglas Haig's belief that the conflict required a long-term war of attrition. In a letter to his family, Chapin described the immense effort required to capture a mile of German trench and the fierce resistance encountered. He expressed hope that his loved ones would understand the need for additional support to end the devastating stalemate. Tragically, Chapin was killed in action during the Battle of Loos on September 26th, 1915. This loss, with the exception of Rupert Brooke, is considered one of the greatest tragedies to befall the English-speaking world during World War I.

Sidney Dark, a journalist, and William Archer, a critic, provide introductory materials for this edition.

\n Weight: 286g\n
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781910500453\n \n