Mons, Anzac and Kut by Aubrey Herbert
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About this eBook
| Author | Herbert, Aubrey, 1880-1923 |
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| LoC No. | 20000657 |
| Title | Mons, Anzac and Kut |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | " Mons, Anzac and Kut" by Aubrey Herbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative is based on the author's personal diaries, which chronicle his experiences during significant military campaigns of World War I, specifically focusing on the retreats from Mons, the Gallipoli Campaign involving ANZAC forces, and the siege of Kut. Herbert's accounts provide a vivid perspective on the challenges faced by soldiers during these pivotal events in the war. The opening of the narrative reveals how Herbert, despite medical issues that prevented him from serving on the Western Front, found himself involved in the war through his knowledge of Eastern languages and his positions as an interpreter and intelligence officer. He sets the stage by describing his regiment's deployment from England, detailing the emotional farewells, the camaraderie among soldiers, and their early encounters in France. The writing style combines vivid imagery and personal reflections, illustrating the initial hopes and subsequent realities faced by troops as they engage with the complexities of warfare and their changing circumstances. This introduction establishes a deeply personal yet historically grounded account that draws readers into the unfolding drama of World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Middle East |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54312 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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