This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 14018467
Title: Best Stories of the 1914 European War
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "Best Stories of the 1914 European War" by Various is a collection of war narratives compiled during the early 20th century. This work focuses on the harrowing experiences and accounts from various correspondents and soldiers during the initial stages of World War I, particularly highlighting events from the European front. The compiled stories provide vivid and poignant snapshots of war, detailing both the bravery exhibited by soldiers and the grim realities faced by civilians." "The opening of the anthology introduces us to several gripping accounts that reflect the chaos and valor of warfare. One correspondent details a strategic retreat near Namur, painting a picture of moving troops amidst the sounds of gunfire, while another captures the unwavering bravery of Belgian soldiers defending against overwhelming German forces. Other sections describe the emotional farewell of families at train stations, the desperate scramble of refugees, and moments of humor amidst despair. As the narratives unfold, they reveal both the human spirit’s resilience and the tragic consequences of conflict, setting a tone of deep empathy and historical reflection that carries throughout the collection." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 48029
Published: Jan 19, 2015
Downloads: 328
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14018467
Title: Best Stories of the 1914 European War
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "Best Stories of the 1914 European War" by Various is a collection of war narratives compiled during the early 20th century. This work focuses on the harrowing experiences and accounts from various correspondents and soldiers during the initial stages of World War I, particularly highlighting events from the European front. The compiled stories provide vivid and poignant snapshots of war, detailing both the bravery exhibited by soldiers and the grim realities faced by civilians." "The opening of the anthology introduces us to several gripping accounts that reflect the chaos and valor of warfare. One correspondent details a strategic retreat near Namur, painting a picture of moving troops amidst the sounds of gunfire, while another captures the unwavering bravery of Belgian soldiers defending against overwhelming German forces. Other sections describe the emotional farewell of families at train stations, the desperate scramble of refugees, and moments of humor amidst despair. As the narratives unfold, they reveal both the human spirit’s resilience and the tragic consequences of conflict, setting a tone of deep empathy and historical reflection that carries throughout the collection." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 48029
Published: Jan 19, 2015
Downloads: 328
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.