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The STORY OF THE GREAT WAR
PART I—AUSTRIAN PROPAGANDA - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A sweeping account of the early years of the Great War, this volume weaves together battlefield reports, diplomatic intrigue and the tangled web of propaganda that shaped public perception. From the fierce clash at Jutland Bank to the grueling struggles in Verdun and the Somme, the narrative captures the intensity of combat while also drawing readers into the strategic decisions behind each offensive. Interspersed with vivid excerpts from contemporary documents, it offers a front‑line feel for the armies and the civilians caught in their wake.
One of the most compelling sections follows an American journalist whose clandestine courier work lands him in a British raid, unveiling a cache of letters that expose an Austrian plan to incite strikes in U.S. munitions factories. The ensuing diplomatic fallout illustrates how far governments would go to protect their interests and keep the war machine turning. Listeners will gain a nuanced view of how a global conflict unfolded across continents, brushed with the human stories that defined its first act.
Full title
The Story of the Great War, Volume 5 Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War
Language
en
Duration
~16 hours (956K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-07-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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