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100 1 _aCampbell, Gerald,
_d1862-1933
245 1 0 _aVerdun to the Vosges: Impressions of the War on the Fortress Frontier of France
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-07-30
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, 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)
520 _a"Verdun to the Vosges: Impressions of the War on the Fortress Frontier of France" by Gerald Campbell is a historical account written in the early 20th century during the First World War. The text documents the author's experiences and observations as a special correspondent stationed on the eastern front of France, specifically between Verdun and Belfort. The narrative delves into the realities of warfare, the conditions at the front, and the sentiments of both soldiers and civilians as they faced the German advances. At the start of the book, Campbell recounts his journey from London to Dijon in September 1914, filled with uncertainty and the specter of war looming over Europe. He describes the atmosphere in France, the initial retreat of allied forces, and the mingled feelings of anxiety and hope among the troops and civilians. Throughout this opening segment, he highlights interactions with French military personnel and the local population, shedding light on their resilience and courage in the face of adversity. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the conflict and its human dimensions as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
700 1 _aMirman, Léon,
_d1865-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57606
999 _c98435
_d98435