A Fatalist at War (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260842079 / ISBN 13: 9780260842077

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a unique perspective on World War I through the lens of a German cavalry officer stationed on the Western Front. Written in the form of diary entries, it captures the immediacy and rawness of the author's experiences, from the initial advance into enemy territory to the brutal realities of trench warfare. The author's honest and introspective reflections reveal the emotional and psychological toll of the war, not only on himself but also on his fellow soldiers and the civilians caught in the crossfire. He grapples with the meaning of the conflict, questioning the strategies employed and the human cost of seemingly insignificant gains. Through vivid descriptions of the devastated landscape and the daily struggles for survival, the book paints a poignant picture of the Great War's impact on individuals and communities. It highlights the absurdity of war, contrasting the festive spirit of Christmas with the grim reality of the trenches. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring human spirit amidst unimaginable hardship and compels us to confront the true cost of 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.

Seller Inventory # 9780260842077_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Fatalist at War (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260842079
• ISBN 13: 9780260842077
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Synopsis

Excerpt from A Fatalist at War



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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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