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100 1 _aPalmer, Frederick,
_d1873-1958
245 1 0 _aMy Second Year of the War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-04
508 _aProduced by Rick Niles, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18497
999 _c59883
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