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With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 Sven Hardin

With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 By Sven Hardin

With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 by Sven Hardin


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Summary

Over 100 original sketches drawn by the author and photographs from the battlefields. Includes original reports of the German Army written at the time when the war was unfolding.

With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 Summary

With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 by Sven Hardin

In 1914 Swedish professor, writer, illustrator and adventurer Sven Hedin was granted a car and escort and given a comprehensive tour of the German Armies fighting in Belgium and France during September and October 1914. Hedin was given unfettered access to German armies and leadership. The resulting book, With the German Armies in the West, was quickly finished and published, originally in Swedish, in 1914 then swiftly translated and printed in early 1915 by John Lane of The Bodley Head Press, London, at a time when the events described in the book were still fresh. During his battle-front tour, Hedin took the opportunity to roam around the Army's rear areas and to visit the frontline trench network. In the process he conducted many interviews, ranging from ordinary German privates to the most senior commanders and also with British and French POWs. He was an artist of great skill and was allowed to sketch many scenes depicting German infantry, cavalry, logistics and artillery batteries. He also documented the condition of post-August 1914 Belgium and described the situation in a very different light to the febrile tones of most neutral sources. This invaluable study of the Kaiser's Army in the early stages of the First World War is a great addition to the literature of the Great War providing a rare glimpse into the German Army of 1914.

About Sven Hardin

Sven Hedin was a Swedish professor, writer, illustrator, adventurer and also a renowned Germano-phile. On the outbreak of the Great War he requested, and was given, complete unrestricted access to visit the German armies fighting in France and Belgium. As a trusted neutral with a strong academic reputation he spent a remarkable amount of time with the German leadership including most of the Corps commanders in the field and was even granted an audience with Kaiser Wilhem II. The resulting book, With the German Armies in the West, was quickly finished and published, originally in Swedish in 1914, then swiftly translated into English in early 1915.

Additional information

GOR008259923
9781783463183
178346318X
With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 by Sven Hardin
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
2014-08-01
528
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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