The British Expedition to the Crimea

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The British Expedition to the Crimea" by Sir William Howard Russell is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The book details the British military campaign during the Crimean War, capturing the experiences, struggles, and insights of the soldiers and military leaders involved. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the conflict and its implications for Britain and its allies. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by discussing the motivations behind the British involvement in the Crimean War, primarily to protect the independence of Turkey against Russian aggression. Russell emphasizes the critical role of public opinion and the press during this period, highlighting how journalism influenced the war narrative and soldier morale. As he shares his personal experiences from the front lines, he describes the chaotic atmosphere of troop mobilization, the harsh realities of camp life, and the devastation encountered in key battles, foreshadowing the challenges and triumphs that will unfold throughout the campaign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-07-10