Account of a Visit to the Front (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book recounts the author’s experiences during a week-long visit he made to the battlefields of northern France in 1915 during World War I. The author was an Irish politician and Member of Parliament deeply involved in Irish nationalism. As a supporter of the Irish Parliamentary Party, he took a role in Irish affairs and was regularly involved in discussing Ireland’s political future. The book contains the author’s diary entries, in which he documents his observations of the war, the treatment of the injured, and the role of Irishmen in the British Army. He describes the extensive supply and ammunition arrangements that were in place and expresses admiration for the work being carried out in the hospitals and convalescent facilities. He also describes his meetings with senior British and French military figures and his address to troops at various locations on the front lines. He was particularly impressed by the presence of many Irishmen, from all parts of Ireland, who had volunteered to serve. The author’s account of his visit to the front lines provides a firsthand insight into the conditions experienced by soldiers during World War I and the author’s reflections on the role of Ireland and Irish people in the conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Account of a Visit to the Front (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- John Edward Redmond
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332729312
- ISBN 13
- 9781332729319
- Seller catalogs
- Modern Military and War History
Front-line impressions from a wartime visit
A firsthand account by John Edward Redmond, recorded during a tour of the French, British, and Belgian lines in 1915. This edition captures his vivid observations of life at the front, the impact of bombardment on towns and churches, and the human stories behind the war effort. He reflects on morale, leadership, and the role of Ireland and Irish regiments in the conflict, offering a personal perspective on courage, hardship, and the drive to support the Allies.
- Experience detailed scenes from bombardments to daily life at the front, including interactions with soldiers and leaders.
- Read Redmond’s reflections on morale, the fighting spirit, and the politics of wartime recruitment.
- Learn about visits to King Albert, Belgian towns, and the realities faced by civilians in war zones.
- Understand the author’s call to action and the lasting significance of regimental service during a pivotal moment in history.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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