The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) by Edward Parrott
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"The Children's Story of the War, Volume 2" by Edward Parrott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume continues to narrate the events of World War I, focusing on battles fought from the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp, providing insights into the military strategies and experiences of soldiers involved in the conflict. The book aims to present the war's history in an accessible manner
for a younger audience, emphasizing the significance of bravery and the human stories behind military actions. At the start of the book, Parrott outlines the state of the French Army leading into World War I, detailing its historical context, structure, and the wave of military reform following previous conflicts. He elaborates on the French military's preparations, the challenges posed by numerical disadvantages compared to Germany, and the spirit of the soldiers who fought valiantly despite these odds. Parrott provides character sketches of key figures, showcasing the bravery of soldiers in early engagements like those at Dinant as the conflict escalates, thus setting the stage for the larger battles that would define the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parrott, Edward, 1863-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35314 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35314-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 581 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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