The Naval Brigade by Edgar Wallace
The Naval Brigade is a novel by Edgar Wallace that follows the story of a group of British sailors who are sent on a mission to protect a small island in the Pacific from Japanese invasion during World War II. The book explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice as the characters face dangerous situations and difficult decisions.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1907 · Genre: Adventure, War, Historical · 639 words
First lines
When you're pickin' your men for a fight, When choosin' the corps that'll serve, It's only quite proper an' right To fix upon muscle an' nerve, An' so, to your heavy Dragoons -- Your Granny-dear Guards an' their band -- To your Sappers with bridgin' pontoons, You can buckle the Lower Deck Hand!
(_The Lower Deck Hand_ _Doesn't want any band; _ _He's grit, an he's sand_ _Is the Lower Deck Hand._)
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The Naval Brigade is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, War, Historical, Action
- Length: 639 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative is centered around military exploits and daring actions.
- War — The plot involves naval warfare and military operations.
- Historical — The story is set in a specific historical period and includes references to real historical events.
- Action — The narrative is driven by physical and exciting events.
Tags
naval · military · adventure · action · historical · war · bravery · courage · strategy · leadership · conflict · suspense