Der Krieg im Westen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kellermann, Bernhard, 1879-1951

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Krieg im Westen" by Bernhard Kellermann is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the First World War, specifically the experiences and observations from the Western Front, detailing the brutal realities of life in the trenches and the emotional impact of war. Through vivid descriptions and poignant narratives, the book explores themes of destruction, loss, and the persistence of life amid chaos. The opening of this account sets a stark and contrasting scene, capturing the juxtaposition of a war-torn landscape reawakening with the signs of life during spring. The writer describes a train journey through occupied France, initially perceived as peaceful and serene, but underlying tensions hint at the lurking warfare as the narrator shifts his focus to the devastation left in the past. The bustling life of civilians contrasts with the haunting remnants of war, such as ruined towns and the absence of those who have perished. This rich tapestry of imagery reflects the complexity of emotions associated with the conflict, blending themes of recovery and continuity with the devastating consequences of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Zur Westfront

Das Feuer von Ypern

Die Feldschanze

Die Schlachtfelder in Flandern

Nach den Schlachten

Ein Flieger über Brügge

Die Schlacht bei Arras

Die Lorettohöhe unter Feuer

Nachtkämpfe bei Arras

Ein tapferes Regiment

Gefangene aus der Arrasschlacht

Die Gewitterstadt

Die Kämpfe bei Moulin-sous-Touvent

Granaten auf die Vororte von Soissons

Fliegerangriff auf Fesselballone

Der gefangene Sozialist

Die Grabenkämpfe bei Souchez

Der Kirchhof von Souchez

Die Überlebenden aus dem Kirchhof von Souchez

Das Schlachtfeld Arras-Souchez-Lorettohöhe vom Fesselballon aus

Der Argonnerwald

Die Kämpfe in den Argonnen

Höhe 285

Der Krieg unter der Erde

La Bassée

Die Gräben bei La Bassée

Dicke Luft

Der Herr der Haubitzen

Der siegreiche Angriff in den Argonnen am 8. September.

Credits:

Peter Becker, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2021-12-28