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In May 1916, the Italian authorities requested an independent observer from Great Britain to visit their front lines and share insights during a critical moment in the war. Faced with a setback in the Trentino due to a sudden Austrian concentration bolstered by heavy artillery, I was honored to undertake this mission. To ensure a thorough comparison, I requested to visit the British lines first, a request graciously granted by the War Office. I was also fortunate enough to receive permission to explore the French front. At this pivotal time in the conflict, I had the unique opportunity to ...

In this captivating account, the author, the daughter of the British ambassador to Russia, shares her unique perspective on life in St. Petersburg—renamed Petrograd in 1914—during some of historys most tumultuous years. From the onset of World War I to the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution, her narrative offers a personal glimpse into the events that shaped a nation, as she experienced them firsthand. Join her on this journey through a city in turmoil, leaving in January 1918. - Summary by TriciaG

1914. Louise a 15 ans quand l’Europe bascule dans la guerre. Bientôt, les Allemands occupent sa petite ville du nord-est de la France, et la peur s’installe. Faut-il fuir ? Louise et sa famille doivent-ils se réfugier à Paris, chez un oncle ? Et les soldats, les réfugiés… comment les aider ? Pendant quatre ans, Louise observe le courage de ceux qu’elle croise, notamment ces femmes, obligées de s’adapter, qui font face sans hésiter. Dans son journal, Louise pose ses impressions et découvre sa propre bravoure. Car il en faut une sacrée dose, pour grandir au cœur d’un ...