02289cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000510011524500690016626400510023530000470028633600260033333700260035933800360038550000310042152013270045253400450177965300480182465300550187285600430192799900170197010798UtSlPG20260610133247.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aCobb, Irvin S.q(Irvin Shrewsbury),d1876-194410aPaths of Glory: Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  a"Paths of Glory: Impressions of War Written At and Near the Front" by Irvin S. Cobb is a historical account penned during the early 20th century, specifically reflecting the experiences of World War I shortly after its outbreak in 1914. This work comprises a collection of personal observations and vivid impressions by the author, chronicling his time near the front lines in various locations, including Belgium, France, and Germany. Cobb aims to portray the stark contrasts between the pre-war tranquil life and the ensuing destruction and chaos wrought by the war.  The opening of the volume introduces us to a Belgian village, Montignies St. Christophe, through the perceptive eyes of Cobb, who describes the aftermath of a recent battle that reshapes the formerly mundane scenery into a haunting tableau of destruction and despair. The narrative details the destruction of homes, the presence of wounded soldiers, and the eerie silence of displaced villagers, all while Cobb travels alongside other Americans, capturing the poignant realities of war. His keen observations highlight the desolating effects on both the landscape and the civilian population, underscoring the gravity of the conflict and the profound emotional toll it inflicts on those caught in its wake. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10798  c52248d52248