Project Gutenberg 2020-02-11 Public domain in the USA. 124 Wakefield, Henry Russell (Bishop of Birmingham) 1854 1933 A Fortnight at the Front Produced by Al Haines "A Fortnight at the Front" by Henry Russell Wakefield is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work provides a personal reflection of Wakefield's experiences as he visits British troops during World War I, focusing on the emotional and social conditions of soldiers and the war-torn landscapes of France. The book captures the stark reality of life at the front while expressing a message of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. In this account, Wakefield documents his impressions of the soldiers, the camaraderie among troops, and the interactions with local French civilians. He highlights the unwavering spirit of the British soldiers, their humor amidst hardships, and their respect for their allies, offering glimpses into their lives in the trenches. Wakefield contrasts the calm demeanor of soldiers in the field with the anxiety conveyed back home, emphasizing the need for continued support from the civilian population. Through poignant anecdotes and observations, he reflects on themes of duty, sacrifice, and the moral responsibility that soldiers and civilians share in striving for a greater good during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives D501 Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 87793 2025-07-24T10:19:05.690709 text/html 65584 2024-10-17T16:17:28 text/html 840421 2025-07-24T10:19:07.996715 application/epub+zip 839101 2025-07-24T10:19:06.202705 application/epub+zip 92391 2025-07-24T10:19:05.932704 application/epub+zip 883211 2025-07-24T10:19:09.404742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 874861 2025-07-24T10:19:07.723713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127020 2022-09-27T17:55:24.364962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76974 2025-07-24T10:19:05.527708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57324 2024-10-17T16:17:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16298 2025-07-24T10:19:09.536716 application/rdf+xml 27693 2025-07-24T10:19:06.001708 image/jpeg 3643 2025-07-24T10:19:05.967725 image/jpeg 801540 2025-07-24T10:19:05.714718 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia