02271cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000550011524501110017026400510028130000470033233600260037933700260040533800360043150000310046750800380049852011870053653400450172365300250176870000500179370000420184385600430188599900170192818213UtSlPG20260610133426.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aReynolds, Francis J.q(Francis Joseph),d1867-193714aThe Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) :bThe War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-04-19  aE-text prepared by Robert J. Hall  a"The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12)" by Reynolds, Churchill, and Miller is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the initial stages of World War I, detailing the significant battles, tactics, and events as they unfolded in 1914. The narrative emphasizes key military operations, the experiences of soldiers, and the broader impact of the war on Europe, particularly the invasions and battles in Belgium and France.  The opening of the text sets the stage for the war, starting with the German invasion of Belgium on August 4, 1914. It outlines the strategic planning behind the German armies' movements and the immediate resistance faced from Belgian forces. The account details the Battle of Liege, where Belgian general Leman leads his troops in a determined but ultimately unsuccessful defense against overwhelming German artillery and manpower. As the Germans advance, the text highlights the complexities of military strategy, the inadequacies of German intelligence, and the heroism of the Belgian defenders, capturing the chaos and intensity of the early days of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-19181 aChurchill, Allen L.q(Allen Leon),d1873-19401 aMiller, Francis Trevelyan,d1877-195940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18213  c59599d59599