Out of My Life, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marshal Von Hindenburg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267645708 ISBN 13: 9780267645701

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Military life and duty meet personal memory in a first‑volume memoir that follows a long, storied career .

This edition presents a veteran commander’s reflections on leadership, struggle, and the realities of coalition war during the early years of the 20th century.

The pages mix personal history with the demands of war, from youth in Prussia to the pressures of directing strategy on the Eastern Front. It offers firsthand insight into the decisions, challenges, and human costs of World War I, including the tough choices faced in major campaigns and the weight of political considerations on military operations. The narrative foregrounds the author’s mindset, the training of a soldier, and the principles guiding duty to king and country.

• A personal memoir that blends family history, duty, and the experiences of wartime leadership
• Behind‑the‑scenes perspectives on campaigns in East Prussia, Poland, and Galicia
• Reflections on coalition warfare, strategy, and the impact of political pressures on military decisions
• An age‑old question of duty, conscience, and the costs of command in wartime

Ideal for readers of World War I memoirs and historical perspectives on military leadership, strategy, and personal responsibility in times of crisis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267645708
• ISBN 13: 9780267645701
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 283