The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915 by Stanley Washburn
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"The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915" by Stanley Washburn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as the second volume of "Field Notes from the Russian Front," offering a firsthand perspective on the Russian military's experiences during the First World War. Washburn, acting as a special correspondent for “The Times,” provides insights into the conditions faced by the Russian soldiers and the unfolding events on
the front lines. The opening of the work introduces readers to the significant military event of the fall of Przemysl in Galicia, detailing the reactions in Petrograd as news of the fortress's capture spreads through the city. Celebratory crowds gather despite inclement weather, showcasing the sentiments of hope and patriotism among ordinary Russians who rally behind their army. Washburn describes the mixed conditions of war, highlighting both the difficulties faced by the soldiers and their indomitable spirit as they persevere against the challenges of modern warfare. The narrative focuses on the impact of this key event on morale and strategy, setting the tone for deeper explorations of the military campaigns that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Washburn, Stanley, 1878-1950 |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Mewes, George H. |
| LoC No. | 16000761 |
| Title |
The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915 Being the Second Volume of "Field Notes from the Russian Front" |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Wayne Hammond, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Eastern Front |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51551 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51551-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 597 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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