New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

This volume captures a month of wartime reporting from the front lines and the home front as the conflict entered its second year. It weaves together official dispatches, casualty figures, and firsthand accounts of battles such as Neuve Chapelle and the surprise German attack at St. Eloi, giving listeners a clear sense of the scale and intensity of the fighting. The narrative also reflects on the leadership of key figures, offering contemporary assessments of their decisions and the morale of the troops.

Beyond the battlefield, the magazine presents a broader picture of the war’s ripple effects: the German occupation of Luxembourg, the daring actions of the commerce‑raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich, and vivid photographs that bring the era to life. Readers will hear detailed descriptions of artillery barrages, trench assaults, and the painstaking coordination required for offensive operations. Altogether, the collection offers an immersive snapshot of early 1915, letting listeners experience how the world grappled with a conflict that reshaped history.