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German Deserter's War Experience

German Deserter's War Experience

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Immerse yourself in the harrowing realities of war through the lens of those who sought to escape its grasp, as suggested by the title. This podcast delves into the profound experiences of soldiers who, disillusioned by the brutality of combat, turned their backs on militarism and the ideals that glorified it. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of narratives that reveal the hardships, fears, and moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the machinery of conflict. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that provide a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the lives of those who lived through “The Great War.” Listeners are invited to discover a new book with every episode, gaining insight into the personal struggles and societal impacts of war, while contemplating the cost of conflict on humanity. Join us as we honor the voices of the unsung and reflect on the profound lessons of history.Copyright Travel Genre Art Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Combat Lessons Number 1 Rank And File In Combat What They're Doing, How They Do It-United States Army War College

    Combat Lessons Number 1 Rank And File In Combat What They're Doing, How They Do It-United States Army War College
    Aug 26 2026
    The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and degradation. His story also contains the first German description of the retreat of the Teutonic armies after the battle of the Marne. – From the Translator’s Preface - Summary by Lee Smalley
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Outpost in the North Atlantic Marines in the Defense of Iceland-James A. Donovan

    Outpost in the North Atlantic Marines in the Defense of Iceland-James A. Donovan
    Aug 25 2026
    The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and degradation. His story also contains the first German description of the retreat of the Teutonic armies after the battle of the Marne. – From the Translator’s Preface - Summary by Lee Smalley
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • With the New Army on the Somme My Second Year of the War-Frederick Palmer

    With the New Army on the Somme My Second Year of the War-Frederick Palmer
    Aug 24 2026
    The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and degradation. His story also contains the first German description of the retreat of the Teutonic armies after the battle of the Marne. – From the Translator’s Preface - Summary by Lee Smalley
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    9 hrs and 7 mins
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