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Autobiografische roman over de lotgevallen van leden van de Deense minderheid in Holstein die tegen hun wil in Duitse krijgsdienst de Eerste Wereldoorlog doormaakten.
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Belgium. --- World War I.
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This multi-layered history of World War I’s doughboys recapitulates the enthusiasm of scores of soldiers as they trained for war, voyaged to France, and finally, faced the harsh reality of combat on the Western Front. Drawing on journals, diaries, personal narratives, and unit histories, Hallas relates the story of men in combat—the men behind the rifles. He has crafted a vivid pastiche that portrays the realities of all the major campaigns, from the first experiences in the muddy trenches to the bloody battle for Belleau Wood, from the violent clash on the Marne to the seemingly unending morass of the Argonne. His moving account reveals what the doughboys saw, what they did, how they felt, and the impact the Great War had on them.
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World War I --- charities --- Belgium.
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With the centenary of the First World War, communities across Canada arranged commemorations of the war experience to honour local servicemen who, through their triumphs and sacrifices, were presented as laying the foundation for a free and independent country. Often overlooked are the triumphs and sacrifices of those who supported those soldiers, and the war effort in general, back at home. The Frontier of Patriotism provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Alberta's involvement in the war, reflecting Albertans' experiences both on the battlefield and on the home front. Contributors of the 40 essays all draw heavily on national and local archival resources. The war is seen through the letters, diaries and memoirs of the individuals who lived through it, as well as through accounts in local newspapers. Readers will come away from this collection with a deeper appreciation of the different ways that the First World War, and its aftermath, shaped the lives of Albertans. For many, these four tumultuous years represented a time of individual valour and of communities pulling together and sacrificing for a noble cause. Yet, for others, the war left disillusionment and anger. Exploring these regional and local stories, as well as the national story, helps us understand the commonalities and distinctiveness of what it means to be Canadian. The Frontier of Patriotism is the most comprehensive treatment of Alberta during these critical, transformational years.
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Am Gebirgsfluss Isonzo - auf Slowenisch Soča - verlief vom Frühjahr 1915 bis zum Herbst 1917 die Hauptfront zwischen dem Kaiserreich Österreich-Ungarn und dem jungen Nationalstaat Italien. Nachdem der italienische Generalstabschef Luigi Cadorna in elf Offensiven gegen die österreichischen Stellungen nur wenig Geländegewinn erzielt hatte, waren die Streitkräfte der Mittelmächte im Oktober 1917 in der Lage, die Linien des Gegners zu durchbrechen. Das italienische Heer musste sich 150 Kilometer weit nach Westen bis zum Piave zurückziehen. Für Habsburg erwies sich der militärische Erfolg als Pyrrhussieg. Rom begann, die Nationalitäten der Donaumonarchie im Kampf um die Eigenstaatlichkeit zu unterstützen. Die verlustreichen Materialschlachten am Isonzo sind eng verwoben mit Ereignissen von globalgeschichtlichem Rang: dem Zerfall der Habsburgermonarchie und der Errichtung des Mussolini-Regimes. Rolf Wörsdörfers Buch basiert auf Briefwechseln, Erinnerungen und Tagebuchnotizen von Soldaten, Krankenschwestern, Ärzten, Feldkaplänen, Journalistinnen, Politikern und Alpinisten. Der Verfasser wertet Texte österreichischer, deutscher, italienischer, slowenischer, tschechischer, kroatischer und ungarischer Herkunft aus, um sie vor dem Hintergrund des internationalen Forschungsstandes zu diskutieren. Auf diese Weise entsteht ein zugleich facettenreiches und realitätsnahes Bild der Völkerschlachten am Gebirgsfluss, die zu den bedeutendsten und folgenreichsten Großereignissen des Ersten Weltkriegs zählen.
Military history --- World War I --- Italy.
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With the centenary of the First World War, communities across Canada arranged commemorations of the war experience to honour local servicemen who, through their triumphs and sacrifices, were presented as laying the foundation for a free and independent country. Often overlooked are the triumphs and sacrifices of those who supported those soldiers, and the war effort in general, back at home. The Frontier of Patriotism provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Alberta's involvement in the war, reflecting Albertans' experiences both on the battlefield and on the home front. Contributors of the 40 essays all draw heavily on national and local archival resources. The war is seen through the letters, diaries and memoirs of the individuals who lived through it, as well as through accounts in local newspapers. Readers will come away from this collection with a deeper appreciation of the different ways that the First World War, and its aftermath, shaped the lives of Albertans. For many, these four tumultuous years represented a time of individual valour and of communities pulling together and sacrificing for a noble cause. Yet, for others, the war left disillusionment and anger. Exploring these regional and local stories, as well as the national story, helps us understand the commonalities and distinctiveness of what it means to be Canadian. The Frontier of Patriotism is the most comprehensive treatment of Alberta during these critical, transformational years.
History --- Alberta --- World War I --- Patriotism --- Alberta --- History, Military --- Alberta --- World War I --- Patriotism
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Vansteenkiste, Jonas --- Michiels, Veerle --- Art --- World war I --- Sites.
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