02379cam a22003133u 4500 56141 UtSlPG 20260610134308.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Picot, Henry Philip, 1857-1937 The British Interned in Switzerland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-06 Produced by Chris Pinfield and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The British Interned in Switzerland" by Henry Philip Picot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The author, who was a military attaché and officer in charge of the interned British soldiers during World War I, provides a comprehensive look at the experiences of British prisoners of war in Switzerland. The work details the negotiations, conditions, and daily life of these soldiers while showcasing the Swiss government's role and the support received from local populations. The opening of the book introduces Picot's personal arrival in Switzerland just before the outbreak of World War I. He reflects on the atmosphere and sentiments that predated the war, hinting at the complex interplay of international relations and diplomacy that existed at the time. As he settles into his role, he anticipates the arrival of British prisoners of war, discussing the swift and cooperative efforts taken by Switzerland to accommodate them amidst the chaos of war. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of not only the internment process but also the broader context of wartime diplomacy, humanitarian efforts, and the nurturing of international friendships that characterized the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, Swiss https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56141 96972 96972