From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 by Philip Gibbs
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About this eBook
| Author | Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962 |
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| Title | From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917" by Philip Gibbs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This riveting narrative focuses on the brutal and relentless battles fought during World War I, particularly on the Western Front, capturing the grim reality of warfare and the immense sacrifice of soldiers. Gibbs serves as a war correspondent, providing a first-hand perspective of the troop movements, strategic retreats, and the human cost of war, effectively chronicling a year marked by significant military operations. The opening of the work sets a somber tone as Gibbs reflects on the events of 1917—a year branded by bloodshed and a sense of despair among the troops and civilians. He describes the chaotic combat environment where countless lives are lost amid the orchestration of war strategies dictated by higher command. Notably, Gibbs emphasizes the impersonal nature of the conflict, depicting soldiers not just as individuals but as parts of a larger, devastating struggle. His vivid imagery of battlefields filled with corpses, abandoned villages, and the haunting silence of war-torn landscapes encapsulates the stark truth of this era, underscoring that the scars of warfare extend far beyond the battlefield itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35403 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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