Leaves from a Field Note-Book offers frank, human glimpses of war on the front lines. This collection of vivid vignettes blends sharp observation with quiet humor as soldiers, civilians, and observers share experiences from the edge of battle. Read this edition to step into the rooms, streets, and corridors where risk and resilience sit alongside everyday moments of life interrupted by war.
The pieces mix narrative memory with dialogue and impressions, capturing moments of danger, camaraderie, and the strange calm that can follow a bombardment. From hospital wards to train platforms and quiet chats with workers, the book shapes a personal portrait of wartime life that stays grounded in human detail.
• Immediate, scene-driven glimpses of front-line life and its people
• Moments of humor, resolve, and moral reflection amid danger
• Plainspoken voices that reveal perceptions of enemies, allies, and daily risk
• A sense of movement between war zones and life back home
Ideal for readers who want a personal, atmospheric account of war and its quieter rooms as well as its louder moments.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extraordinary account of the Western Front during the First World War, as seen through the eyes of a British officer attached to the General Headquarters staff. It offers a vivid tableau of both the realities and profound human dimension of one of the most impactful conflicts in history. Through a collection of unique vignettes, the author brings us face-to-face with the servicemen from all walks of life. The Indian cooks, the doughty Pathans, and the devoted Sikh sowars are all depicted with humanity and respect. We see the harsh conditions and danger of their everyday existence and sense their indomitable spirit and courage. From the base depot, with its mundane routine of inspections and drilling, to the frontline trenches, where the author encounters a young corporal whose brilliant bayonet instruction saves lives, the book presents a panorama of war's many faces. This book is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit even in the midst of unimaginable horrors. It is a unique record of the Great War and a powerful meditation on the nature of conflict, courage, and the bonds that unite humanity. 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 9781333452407_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-9781333452407
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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-9781333452407
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 318 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27147723/1
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