A Visit to Three Fronts: June 1916 by Arthur Conan Doyle
"A Visit to Three Fronts: June 1916" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical account that provides a firsthand perspective of the World War I frontlines, written during the early 20th century. In this work, Conan Doyle serves as an independent observer traveling through the British, Italian, and French military fronts, capturing his observations and impressions during a crucial period of the war. The book seeks to explore the sentiments of thesoldiers and the realities of warfare while addressing some misunderstandings about the capabilities of the Allied forces. The narrative describes the morale, organization, and bravery of troops from the three nations based on Conan Doyle’s visits. He shares detailed accounts of his experiences, such as witnessing the British soldiers' confidence, the valiant efforts of the Italian army despite strategic challenges, and the stoic determination of the French troops amidst heavy losses. Through poignant anecdotes and vivid imagery, he highlights the horrors of war but also the profound humanity present in the soldiers' spirit. This book captures a moment in history, illustrating the resilience and character of those engaged in one of humanity's most devastating conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Title | A Visit to Three Fronts: June 1916 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A glimpse of the British army -- A glimpse of the Italian army -- A glimpse of the French line. |
| Credits | Produced by Tonya Allen and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9874 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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