Ein Volk in Waffen
Hedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952
Ein Volk in Waffen - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2016-12-04
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Ein Volk in Waffen" by Sven Anders Hedin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a firsthand exploration of the German front during World War I, delving into the experiences, emotions, and motivations of the soldiers engaged in the conflict. It aims to offer insights into the realities of war from a perspective that often emphasizes national pride and the valor attributed to the German forces. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivations for his journey to the front line, reflecting on the gravity of the war and its implications for Germany's future. Hedin discusses his desire to portray both the harsh realities and the rallying spirit of the German soldiers, seeking to counteract perceptions of barbarism reported in foreign press. He offers a glimpse into his interactions with officials and preparations for his visit, which sets the stage for an intimate exploration of the lives of soldiers as they experience both the horrors and camaraderie of wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front Germany. Heer -- History -- World War, 1914-1918 World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front -- Personal narratives, Swedish World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Swedish
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Ein Volk in Waffen - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2016-12-04
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Ein Volk in Waffen" by Sven Anders Hedin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a firsthand exploration of the German front during World War I, delving into the experiences, emotions, and motivations of the soldiers engaged in the conflict. It aims to offer insights into the realities of war from a perspective that often emphasizes national pride and the valor attributed to the German forces. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivations for his journey to the front line, reflecting on the gravity of the war and its implications for Germany's future. Hedin discusses his desire to portray both the harsh realities and the rallying spirit of the German soldiers, seeking to counteract perceptions of barbarism reported in foreign press. He offers a glimpse into his interactions with officials and preparations for his visit, which sets the stage for an intimate exploration of the lives of soldiers as they experience both the horrors and camaraderie of wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
16017712
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front Germany. Heer -- History -- World War, 1914-1918 World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front -- Personal narratives, Swedish World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Swedish
D501