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100 1 _aGenevoix, Maurice,
_d1890-1980
240 1 0 _aSous Verdun. English
245 1 1 _a'Neath Verdun, August-October, 1914
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-05
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"'Neath Verdun, August-October, 1914" by Maurice Genevoix is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work provides a harrowing depiction of World War I, focusing on the experiences of soldiers during the early months of the conflict, particularly around the Verdun area. The narrative centers on the anxieties, struggles, and camaraderie of soldiers as they engage in the brutal realities of war, detailing their thoughts and feelings about the unfolding devastation. The opening of the book sets the stage for the grim experiences that lie ahead, beginning with the sudden and chaotic preparations for deployment. Genevoix portrays the mix of excitement and anxiety among the soldiers as they march through familiar landscapes, now overshadowed by the impending horrors of war. He vividly describes the physical and emotional toll of the journey under harsh conditions, capturing moments of grim humor and sorrow as troops encounter the tragic consequences of battles, including the sight of the dead left behind on the battlefield. Through his detailed observations, Genevoix humanizes the soldiers, revealing their resilience amidst suffering and their determination to confront the realities of wartime life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVerdun, Battle of, Verdun, France, 1914
700 1 _aRichards, H. Grahame
_q(Harold Grahame),
_d1885-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46770
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