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The Story of the Great War, Volume 7 : American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1867-1937.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Story of the Great War, Volume 7" by Reynolds, Churchill, and Miller is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume details significant events and developments during World War I, focusing on battles primarily between Allied and Central Powers in various theaters of war, including the Western Front, the United States' involvement, and the campaigns in the Middle East and Italy. The text presents an extensive chronicle of military operations, strategies, and outcomes, deeply contextualizing the war's impact on nations involved, particularly American participation. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the war, beginning with the Franco-British forces' counterattacks in August 1917 during a rainy season on the battlefields of Flanders. It recounts critical skirmishes and advances near Ypres and Lens, showcasing the fierce determination of Allied troops as they engage in brutal combat against their German counterparts. The narrative details the strategies employed-such as artillery barrages, aerial reconnaissance, and infantry assaults-while emphasizing the heavy casualties and the harsh realities of trench warfare. This opening serves to highlight the complex nature and dynamics of the Great War, drawing the reader into the chaos and camaraderie forged in battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Charlene Taylor, Christine P. Travers 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: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2010-11-05
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