World War I Witness Accounts - Hardcover

Janice Anderson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075483185X ISBN 13: 9780754831853

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2015

Synopsis

After a prolonged peace in Europe, the outbreak of war in August 1914 came as a great shock. By examining the accounts of people who were actually caught up in the conflict, this book helps us to understand just how harrowing life was for those at war in the early years of the 20th century. The book is a collection of over 100 witness accounts of World War I, featuring powerful and often moving quotes and stories describing what was happening. It is divided into seven chapters: War is Declared; Voices from the Front; Keeping the Home Fires Burning; The Machinery of Modern Warfare; Women Go to War; Over There; and Armistice and After. From soldiers in the battlefield to Winston Churchill and King George V, the accounts come from a wide variety of sources. The fascination of war, however gruelling, never fades, and these compelling anecdotes give an insight into exactly what life was like in the trenches and for those who were left behind to keep up morale.

About this title

Product Description:

World War I Witness Accounts

About the Author:

Janice Anderson was born and educated in New Zealand, but has lived in Britain for many years. She has been a newspaper journalist, charity press officer and editor for several illustrated publishing companies, as well as a freelance writer and editor, specializing in illustrated non-fiction books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 075483185X
• ISBN 13: 9780754831853
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160