02461cam a22003133u 4500 18497 UtSlPG 20260610133431.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17006753 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Palmer, Frederick, 1873-1958 My Second Year of the War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-04 Produced by Rick Niles, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "My Second Year of the War" by Frederick Palmer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's observations and experiences during the second year of World War I, with a particular focus on the dynamics of military leadership and the soldier's perspective on the war's unfolding events. Palmer intends to shed light on both the operational challenges faced by the Allied forces and the broader human experience of war. The opening of the book begins with the author reflecting on the American perspective on the war while he returns to London. He keenly observes the disconnect between the realities of wartime Europe, where vast numbers of soldiers were needed to hold the line, and the American mentality, characterized by business-as-usual attitudes in the face of global conflict. As he returns to the front, he notes significant changes in military leadership and organization, emphasizing the adaptation of the British Army to mobilizing new recruits, understanding the psychological impacts of war, and the strategic considerations that guide military operations. Palmer introduces prominent leaders like Sir William Robertson and Sir Douglas Haig, while also sharing poignant anecdotes that highlight the emotional and physical toll of the war, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the conflicts and strategies that defined this significant period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18497 59883 59883