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100 1 _aBourcier, Emmanuel,
_d1880-1955
245 1 0 _aUnder the German shells
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-13
505 0 _aThe mobilization -- The invasion -- The Marne -- Waiting -- La pioche -- The gas -- Rheims -- Distractions -- The battle of Champagne -- Verdun -- The touch of death.
508 _aDavid E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Under the German Shells" by Emmanuel Bourcier is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text chronicles the experiences of the author, a soldier, during the tumultuous days leading up to and following the outbreak of World War I, capturing the emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals at war. The narrative sheds light on the confusion and raw patriotism surrounding the mobilization of French troops in 1914, alongside the harrowing impacts of the German invasion. The opening of the book establishes the atmosphere of pre-war France in July 1914, where the author reflects on the unease permeating the nation amidst rising tensions. Bourcier recounts the momentous events leading up to the war, focusing on his personal experiences during mobilization, the deep sense of impending conflict, and the undaunted spirit of the French people. He vividly describes his interactions with fellow soldiers, the anxiety of families, and the rush to prepare for an imminent battle, creating a poignant picture of the human side of war that readers can connect with on a personal level. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1918
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French
700 1 _aHolt, George Nelson
700 1 _aHolt, Mary Roxy Wilkins,
_d1869-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68301
999 _c109117
_d109117