
audiobook
TRUE STORIES OF THE GREAT WAR
WHAT I FOUND OUT IN THE HOUSE OF A GERMAN PRINCE
"FROM CONVENT TO CONFLICT"—A VISION OF INFERNO
"WAR LETTERS OF AN AMERICAN WOMAN"—IN BLEEDING FRANCE
"A GERMAN DESERTER'S WAR EXPERIENCE"—HIS ESCAPE
"THE SOUL OF THE WAR"—TALES OF THE HEROIC FRENCH
"TRENCHING AT GALLIPOLI"—IN THE LAND OF THE TURKS
SCENES "IN A FRENCH HOSPITAL"
"FLYING FOR FRANCE"—HERO TALES OF BATTLES IN THE AIR
THE LOG OF THE "MOEWE"—TALES OF THE HIGH SEAS
This volume gathers a mosaic of real voices from the Great War, letting listeners step directly into the moments that shaped the conflict. Soldiers recount the cracked earth of the trenches, naval officers describe the roar of distant gunfire, and nurses share the quiet courage that kept wounded men breathing. Even diplomats, spies, and refugees add their own perspectives, creating a panoramic portrait of a world at war.
Among the stories you’ll hear, a French ambulance driver risks his life during Verdun’s fevered offensive, a young nun witnesses the invasion of Belgium, and an American airman describes soaring over the battle‑scarred sky above the Somme. A German deserter's desperate trek to freedom and a Hungarian cavalryman's ride through shifting front lines bring drama and humanity together. The collection’s vivid detail and personal honesty make the era feel immediate, inviting you to experience the bravery, fear, and everyday resolve of those who lived through it.
Full title
True Stories of the Great War, Volume 3 (of 6) Tales of Adventure--Heroic Deeds--Exploits Told by the Soldiers, Officers, Nurses, Diplomats, Eye Witnesses Tales of Adventure--Heroic Deeds--Exploits Told by the Soldiers, Officers, Nurses, Diplomats, Eye Witnesses
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (609K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2015-05-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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