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100 1 _aWilliams, Albert Rhys,
_d1883-1962
245 1 0 _aIn the Claws of the German Eagle
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"In the Claws of the German Eagle" by Albert Rhys Williams is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work recounts the author's first-hand experiences as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of wartime Europe, detailing encounters with various military forces and the pervasive atmosphere of fear and suspicion. The narrative promises to unveil both the brutality of conflict and the complex human emotions intertwined with war. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone as Williams reflects on his own transformation from a pacifist to a participant in the chaotic events surrounding him. As he navigates through occupied Belgium, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters, including a Belgian lieutenant and other prisoners, who embody the varying responses to the war's devastation. The author describes his arrest on suspicion of espionage, the anxiety of fellow captives, and the harsh realities of being treated as a suspected spy in an enemy territory. Through vivid descriptions, Williams personalizes the broader horrors of war, touching on themes of loss, survival, and the loss of innocence amidst a backdrop of moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11414
999 _c52860
_d52860