A German deserter's war experience

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Contributor:

Koettgen, Julius

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A German Deserter's War Experience" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a vivid and harrowing portrayal of a young German soldier's experiences during World War I, particularly focusing on his time on the frontlines in Belgium. The narrative explores the grim realities of war, emphasizing the brutality, chaos, and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers, contrasting the glorification of warfare with its harsh truths. The opening of the book sets the stage for the soldier's reluctant entry into combat after being mobilized into service. The feelings among the soldiers oscillate between excitement and dread, as they are swept along in a nationalistic fervor that they do not fully comprehend. The narrator, still an anti-militarist at heart, reflects on the absurdity of fighting an unknown enemy, while witnessing the emotional farewells between soldiers and their loved ones. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the unfolding horrors and dehumanizing experiences inherent to war, foreshadowing the author's critical perspective on militarism and the devastation it brings to both soldiers and civilians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-05-16