They Shall Not Pass by Frank H. Simonds
"They Shall Not Pass" by Frank H. Simonds is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work primarily focuses on the Battle of Verdun during World War I, exploring the experiences and sentiments of soldiers and military leaders amidst the destruction of warfare. It paints a vivid picture of the morale, strategies, and human impact of the conflict, offering insights into the broader implications of this pivotal moment inhistory. The opening of the book narrates the author’s journey to Verdun, where he begins to witness the devastating effects of the war. Simonds describes meeting influential figures, including General Pétain, and conveys the atmosphere of both despair and determination among the soldiers defending Verdun. He illustrates the stark contrast between the peaceful scenes of suburban Paris and the grim realities of the battlefront, highlighting encounters with ruined villages and the ever-present graves of soldiers. Through reflective observations, he captures the essence of courage and sacrifice, emphasizing the ongoing fight for the spirit of France amidst the backdrop of relentless destruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Simonds, Frank H. (Frank Herbert), 1878-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 16012561 |
| Title | They Shall Not Pass |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Verdun, Battle of, Verdun, France, 1916 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28171 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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