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LoC No.: 20000657

Title: Mons, Anzac and Kut

Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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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.)

Author: Herbert, Aubrey, 1880-1923

EBook No.: 54312

Published: Mar 9, 2017

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Middle East

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20000657

Title: Mons, Anzac and Kut

Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

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.)

Author: Herbert, Aubrey, 1880-1923

EBook No.: 54312

Published: Mar 9, 2017

Downloads: 60

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Middle East

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.