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100 1 _aPowell, E. Alexander
_q(Edward Alexander),
_d1879-1957
245 1 0 _aFighting in Flanders
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508 _aE-text prepared by A. Langley
520 _a"Fighting in Flanders" by E. Alexander Powell is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book recounts Powell's experiences as a war correspondent embedded with the Belgian forces during the early stages of the conflict, following the German invasion and the defense of Belgium. The narrative promises to be an evocative portrayal of the grit and resilience of the Belgian people amidst the turmoil of war, as well as the author's personal journey and observations on the front lines. At the start of the text, Powell introduces the chaotic environment surrounding the Belgian forces, depicting the challenges faced by war correspondents eager to report on the unfolding tragedy. He emphasizes the drastic changes in Belgium, where peaceful landscapes are marred by conflict, as well as the camaraderie and determination found among the soldiers and citizens facing invasion. Powell shares anecdotes of various correspondents, including their attempts and struggles to gain access to battlefronts, highlighting characters like the adventurous photographer Donald Thompson. These opening chapters set the tone for a deeply human and personal exploration of war's impact, providing an intimate look at both the horrors and the moments of levity found amidst a devastating conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11394
999 _c52840
_d52840