Excerpt from Under the German Shells
Life is a curious thing. In time of war Life is itself the extraordinary and Death seems the only ordinary thing possible for men. In time of war man is but a straw thrown into the Wide ocean. If the tossing waves do not engulf him he can do no more than ?oat on the surface. God alone knows his destiny. This book, Under the German Shells, is another instance of war's uncertainties. Sent by my government to America to join the new Amer ican army as instructor, I wrote the greater part of the book on the steamer which brought me. The reader will, perhaps, read it when I am dead; for another steamer is about to carry me back to France, where I shall again be under the German shells, before the book will see the light.
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Excerpt from Under the German Shells
Life is a curious thing. In time of war Life is itself the extraordinary and Death seems the only ordinary thing possible for men.
In time of war man is but a straw thrown into the Wide ocean. If the tossing waves do not engulf him he can do no more than float on the surface. God alone knows his destiny.
This book, Under the German Shells, is another instance of war's uncertainties. Sent by my government to America to join the new Amer ican army as instructor, I wrote the greater part of the book on the steamer which brought me. The reader will, perhaps, read it when I am dead; for another steamer is about to carry me back to France, where I shall again be under the German shells, before the book will see the light.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book immerses readers in the terrifying reality of World War I through the firsthand account of a French soldier. The author recounts his experiences from the initial mobilization in 1914 through the early stages of the conflict. The author vividly describes the anxieties and uncertainties that gripped France as war loomed, and the poignant goodbyes exchanged between families as they prepared for an unknown future. As the German invasion unfolds, the author captures the chaos and fear that swept across the country, painting a harrowing picture of refugee exodus and the retreating French army. The book examines themes of patriotism, courage, and the psychological impact of war, offering a raw and personal perspective on one of history's most transformative events. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable insight into the human experience of war, providing a glimpse into the emotions and sacrifices made by those who fought on the front lines. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330984109_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330984109
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