02282cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000340011524500290014926400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800450039552012190044053400670165965300580172665300530178465300570183785600430189499900190193772116UtSlPG20260610134652.0mcr n260607r20231914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aD5011 aTakalampi, Kaarlo,d1887-191810aSaksalaisten sotavankina 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2023-11-13 aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen a"Saksalaisten sotavankina: Muistelmia ja kuvia" by Kaarlo Takalampi is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences of soldiers captured during World War I, focusing particularly on their time aboard a ship that is intercepted by a German torpedo boat. The narrative is enriched with personal reflections and vivid descriptions of the environment and interactions among the prisoners and captors. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the atmosphere aboard the Finnish steamship "Uleåborg," as it embarks on a journey unaware of the impending threat. Captivating imagery portrays the ship’s passengers and crew preparing for departure, alongside hints of a violent confrontation to come. As the narrative unfolds, the calm setting is shattered by the appearance of a German torpedo boat, leading to chaos as the ship’s passengers are ordered to abandon "Uleåborg" and transfer to the vessel. The dramatic scene sets the tone for the book, showcasing the sudden shift from normalcy to the harsh reality of captivity, while also introducing a range of characters who share this harrowing experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) pOriginally published:cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1914 aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Finnish40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72116 c112842d112842