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Military historian Richard Holmes turns his attention to the infamous First World War trench line, the Western Front. Of the nine million British and Dominion soldiers who were killed in action in the Great War, most died here. In this thorough examination of the role the Front played in the war...

All Quiet on the Western Front is a powerful anti-war novel that resonates deeply with readers. Written by WWI veteran Erich Maria Remarque, this semi-autobiographical tale follows Paul Bäumer and his classmates, who, driven by the fervor of a patriotic teacher, Kantorek, enlist in the Imperial German Army. They soon confront the harrowing mental and physical struggles of life in the trenches, experiencing a profound disconnection from civilian life back home. First published in serial form in 1928, the book was later banned in Nazi Germany and has been adapted into films in 1930, 1979, and ...

In 1915, Oscar Hornung, the son of renowned author E W Hornung, was tragically killed at Ypres after just a year of service in Flanders, at the tender age of 20. Two years later, E W Hornung stepped forward to assist in running a YMCA canteen situated close to the front lines. This poignant book chronicles Hornungs personal experiences in Northern France, where he began by aiding in a canteen and later established a library for the soldiers. Driven by a desire to be near his sons final resting place, Hornung sought to connect with the brave young men fighting in the war and to enhance their ...

Bennett served in various roles during the WWI effort, and his firsthand experiences on the Western Front inspired this poignant collection of essays written in 1915. In these reflections, he captures the essence of war and the profound impact it had on him. Notably, he declined the honor of an OBE (Order of the British Empire) at the wars conclusion, emphasizing his humility and dedication. - Summary by David Wales

This poignant account details the experiences of a dedicated nurse who found herself in France at the outbreak of World War I, serving until May 1915. The narrative, pieced together from her letters home, paints a vivid and at times harrowing picture of the casualties of war during that period. Initially based at the General Hospital in Le Havre, she soon found herself as one of the few sisters working on ambulance trains, ferrying the wounded from front-line Clearing Hospitals to the larger General Hospitals in Boulogne and Le Havre. Toward the end of her tale, she recounts her time at a ...

Considered by many to be the greatest war novel of all time, All Quiet on the Western Front is the chronicle of a German soldier fighting in the trenches of World War I, including the severe physical suffering and emotional trauma that will leave many unable to readjust to civilian life afterward. - Summary by the Mark Nelson

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. Considered by many to be the greatest war novel of all time, All Quiet on the Western Front is the chronicle of a German soldier fighting in the trenches of World War I, including the severe physical suffering and emotional trauma that will leave many unable to readjust to civilian life afterward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-quiet-on-the-western-front-by-erich-maria-remarque-english--6703094/support.

All Quiet on the Western Front is an iconic anti-war novel. A semi-autobiographical work by WWI veteran Erich Maria Remarque, it is the story Paul Bäumer and his classmates, who are inspired by a patriotic school teacher, Kantorek, to enlist in the Imperial German Army. Here, they face the extreme mental and physical trauma of the German trenches and a growing disconnect between the front and civilian life. First published in serial form in 1928, the book and its sequel were subsequently banned in Nazi Germany. Adapted to film in 1930, 1979, and 2022, it garnered 6 Academy Awards, a Golden ...

This is a tribute to the early heroes of Mons, who endured the hardships of forced retreats and gruelling marches under the scorching sun, propelled only by the threat of bayonet and the fear of falling prey to the Huns savage acts. They are the inspiration for my story, narrated amidst the scrutiny of countless critic eyes and a path laden with challenges. - Kate John Finzi

Considered by many to be the greatest war novel of all time, All Quiet on the Western Front is the chronicle of a German soldier fighting in the trenches of World War I, including the severe physical suffering and emotional trauma that will leave many unable to readjust to civilian life afterward. - Summary by the Mark Nelson

Full audiobook of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, read in a calm male voice at a slow pace. Ideal for thoughtful, immersive listening, study, or relaxation. Experience this powerful WWI classic through steady, reflective narration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A marvelous bombshell of a book, by one of our most formidably knowledgeable and insightful writers on film, it is filled with surprises and witty asides. Though Thomson is quick to pounce on the hypocrisies and historical omissions of some of these war movies, there is nothing compromised...

From Turner Classic Movies and the creators of @precodedotcom, this is the essential film-by-film guide to must-see cinema from the pre-Code era—a wild and wonderful time in Hollywood history before strict enforcement of a censorship code that ruled moviemaking for decades. With unparalleled...