A frontline diary of a world in upheaval, seen through the streets and mud of early World War I. This nonfiction work offers a vivid, on-the-ground look at how war upends everyday life. From crowded Berlin as war erupts to the front lines near Cracow, the narrative blends sharp observation with personal encounters, recording both grand decisions and small, human moments.
In these pages, the pace of history is felt in real time. The author follows mobilization, posters, trains, and the uneasy calm of civilians and soldiers alike. People sing, queue, and react to orders as fear and resolve mingle. The book captures the mood of a city and a region under pressure, and it reveals how leaders, officers, and ordinary citizens navigate risk, rumor, and hardship without losing humanity.
- Eye-witness scenes of wartime life in Berlin and the Polish front
- Clear explanations of military command, logistics, and daily operations
- Portraits of soldiers, nurses, and civilians facing hunger, fear, and loyalty
- Anecdotes about spies, morale, and the complexity of war-time society
Ideal for readers of World War I history, memoirs, and reportage that places you in the middle of crucial moments.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an array of vivid snapshots of the perceptions, emotions, and social climate surrounding World War 1. The author, an English journalist, was uniquely positioned in Berlin in the lead-up to and outbreak of hostilities and was privy to the thoughts and feelings of German society during this cataclysmic period. The book not only offers a keen insight into the German mindset but also explores the political manoeuvres that propelled Europe into a war that would change the course of history forever. Through a series of vignettes, the author sheds light on the complexities of human nature in times of conflict, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in war, history, or human behaviour. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330578629_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330578629
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330578629
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 322 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25776333/1
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