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UNDER THE GERMAN SHELLS

by EMMANUEL BOURCIER ...

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 ... Read more

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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
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Under the German shells

Surviving the Trenches: A Story of Bravery and Resilience

by Emmanuel Bourcier ...

Translated by George Nelson Holt, Mary Roxy Wilkins Holt ...

In "Under the German Shells," Emmanuel Bourcier masterfully navigates the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I, providing a nuanced exploration of the psychological impacts of warfare. His vivid prose evokes the visceral realities of trench life and the pervasive atmosphere of dread that loomed overhead. Drawing on both historical records and personal testimonies, Bourcier employs ... Read more

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In "Under the German Shells," Emmanuel Bourcier masterfully navigates the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War I, providing a nuanced exploration of the psychological impacts of warfare. His vivid prose evokes the visceral realities of trench life and the pervasive atmosphere of dread that loomed overhead. Drawing on both historical records and personal testimonies, Bourcier employs
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Under the German Shells

by Emmanuel Bourcier ...

ONLY those who were actors in the great drama of the mobilization of July, 1914, in France, can at this time appreciate clearly all its phases. No picture, however skilful the hand which traces it, can give in full its tragic grandeur and its impassioned beauty. Every man who lived through this momentous hour of history regarded its development from a point of view peculiar to himself. According ... Read more

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ONLY those who were actors in the great drama of the mobilization of July, 1914, in France, can at this time appreciate clearly all its phases. No picture, however skilful the hand which traces it, can give in full its tragic grandeur and its impassioned beauty. Every man who lived through this momentous hour of history regarded its development from a point of view peculiar to himself. According
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Under the German shells

by Emmanuel Bourcier ...

Bourcier, a French journalist-turned-soldier, provides vivid descriptions of life in the trenches, where soldiers faced constant artillery fire, dangerous living conditions, and the ever-present threat of death. He recounts the sounds, sights, and emotions of combat, portraying the physical and psychological toll that the war exacted on him and his comrades. His narrative is marked by a ... Read more

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Bourcier, a French journalist-turned-soldier, provides vivid descriptions of life in the trenches, where soldiers faced constant artillery fire, dangerous living conditions, and the ever-present threat of death. He recounts the sounds, sights, and emotions of combat, portraying the physical and psychological toll that the war exacted on him and his comrades. His narrative is marked by a
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Waterloo 1815: Captain Mercer's Journal

by Bob Carruthers ...

this brand new 2011 edition features Alexander Cavalié Mercers account of the battle of Waterloo. As an artillery officer at the sharp end Mercer was there at the defining moments of the battle; this is his eye-witness account of the events that lead to Napoleons final defeat in June 1815. Featuring original engravings and paintings from the period plus later images from the Illustrated London ... Read more

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this brand new 2011 edition features Alexander Cavalié Mercers account of the battle of Waterloo. As an artillery officer at the sharp end Mercer was there at the defining moments of the battle; this is his eye-witness account of the events that lead to Napoleons final defeat in June 1815. Featuring original engravings and paintings from the period plus later images from the Illustrated London
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Storm of Steel

by Ernst Junger ...

First published in German in 1920 and English in 1929, “Storm of Steel” is Ernst Jünger’s memoir as a German officer serving at the Western Front of World War I from December 1914 to August 1918. What is remarkable about this memoir is the absence of moralizing or political arguments for or against the military conflict. Instead, it focuses on the brutal realism of trench warfare. Separately, ... Read more

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First published in German in 1920 and English in 1929, “Storm of Steel” is Ernst Jünger’s memoir as a German officer serving at the Western Front of World War I from December 1914 to August 1918. What is remarkable about this memoir is the absence of moralizing or political arguments for or against the military conflict. Instead, it focuses on the brutal realism of trench warfare. Separately,
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Bullets and Billets

by Bruce Bairnsfather ...

LANDING AT HAVRE – TORTONI'S – FOLLOW THE TRAM LINES – ORDERS FOR THE FRONT [Illustration: G] ... Read more

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LANDING AT HAVRE – TORTONI'S – FOLLOW THE TRAM LINES – ORDERS FOR THE FRONT [Illustration: G]
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The Somme

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by A. D. Gristwood ...

Series Book 3 - Casemate Classic War Fiction
Two World War I classics: The story of a British soldier enduring the battle in France and a novella starring a man who takes drastic steps to escape the Great War.The million British dead have left no books behind. What they felt as they died hour by hour in the mud, or were choked horribly with gas, or relinquished their reluctant lives on stretchers, no witness tells. But here is a book that ... Read more

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Two World War I classics: The story of a British soldier enduring the battle in France and a novella starring a man who takes drastic steps to escape the Great War.The million British dead have left no books behind. What they felt as they died hour by hour in the mud, or were choked horribly with gas, or relinquished their reluctant lives on stretchers, no witness tells. But here is a book that
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The Storm of Steel: Original 1929 Translation

by Ernst Jünger, Basil Creighton ...

One of the most powerful accounts of combat ever written, The Storm of Steel is Ernst Jünger's searing chronicle of his service as a German infantry officer on the Western Front during the First World War. Based on the 1929 translation that first brought Jünger's memoir to the English-speaking world, this edition preserves the clarity and force of the original work. From the blood and mud-churned ... Read more

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One of the most powerful accounts of combat ever written, The Storm of Steel is Ernst Jünger's searing chronicle of his service as a German infantry officer on the Western Front during the First World War. Based on the 1929 translation that first brought Jünger's memoir to the English-speaking world, this edition preserves the clarity and force of the original work. From the blood and mud-churned
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"Contemptible", by "Casualty"

War Stories: An Intimate Exploration of Soldier Experiences in World War I

by Anonymous ...

"Contemptible," a striking work crafted under the pseudonym "Casualty," illuminates the intricate dynamics of societal disenchantment and individual alienation. Through a raw, unfiltered lens, the author navigates themes of betrayal, social decay, and the visceral human experience, employing a stark and fragmented narrative style that echoes the disillusionment of contemporary existence. The text ... Read more

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"Contemptible," a striking work crafted under the pseudonym "Casualty," illuminates the intricate dynamics of societal disenchantment and individual alienation. Through a raw, unfiltered lens, the author navigates themes of betrayal, social decay, and the visceral human experience, employing a stark and fragmented narrative style that echoes the disillusionment of contemporary existence. The text
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Covered With Mud And Glory: A Machine Gun Company In Action ("Ma Mitrailleuse")

by Georges Lafond ...

Translated by Anon. ...

The author of this book, SERGEANT-MAJOR GEORGES LAFOND, of the Territorial Hussars, was in South America at the time of mobilization. He returned to France as soon as possible and joined his corps, but asked to be assigned as intelligence officer to the machine-gun sections of the first regiment of Colonial Infantry.With this picked corps, which has been decimated several times, he took part in ... Read more

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The author of this book, SERGEANT-MAJOR GEORGES LAFOND, of the Territorial Hussars, was in South America at the time of mobilization. He returned to France as soon as possible and joined his corps, but asked to be assigned as intelligence officer to the machine-gun sections of the first regiment of Colonial Infantry.With this picked corps, which has been decimated several times, he took part in
... Read more
A Woman's Diary of the War: (Annotated)

by Sarah Broom Macnaughtan ...

One of the most powerful descriptions of the scourge of the First World War by a woman who was on the front lines and ultimately gave her life for the cause.Scottish-born English novelist, Sarah Broom Macnaughtan (1864 – 1916) spent much of her life in the service of others in need. She worked for the Red Cross to aid soldiers and civilians in the Balkans, the Boer War, and WWI. She was a ... Read more

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One of the most powerful descriptions of the scourge of the First World War by a woman who was on the front lines and ultimately gave her life for the cause.Scottish-born English novelist, Sarah Broom Macnaughtan (1864 – 1916) spent much of her life in the service of others in need. She worked for the Red Cross to aid soldiers and civilians in the Balkans, the Boer War, and WWI. She was a
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