Experiences Of A Dug Out 1914 1918

'Experiences of a Dug-Out, 1914-1918' by Major-General Sir C. E. Callwell is a memoir of a high-ranking Army officer during World War I. The book begins from the early days at the War Office, Lord Kitchener's start and later record, and other key events in the war. From a plan to withhold news about the fall of Brussels to the anxiety during the retreat from Mons, the author shares accounts of wartime experiences that few have the opportunity to witness. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the personal experiences of soldiers during one of the most significant wars in human history.

The memoir "Experiences of a Dug-out 1914-1918" was written by military strategist and British Army Officer Colonel Charles Edward Callwell. The book, which was published in 1920, gives a first-hand account of Callwell's experiences during World War I and offers insights into the difficulties and reality of combat from the viewpoint of a senior military officer. Callwell writes on trench life, military tactics, and the development of modern warfare throughout the Great War throughout the whole book. He talks about the logistical and tactical difficulties that the British Army encountered and considers how modern technologies are affecting warfare. Callwell's account explores the human component of the struggle in addition to its military dimensions. He talks about how soldiers deal with their emotional toll, how troops bond, and what it's like to be on the front lines. The memoir is noteworthy for its historical significance since it gives readers a thorough picture of the experiences, insights, and contemplations of a seasoned military officer during a crucial juncture in global history.

Excerpt from Experiences of a Dug-Out: 1914-1918 Nature of my staff - The dug-outs -the services or one of them, Z - His care of me in foreign parts His activities in other Departments of State - An alarming discovery - How Z grappled with a threatening situa tion - He hears about the Admiralty working on the Tanks - The cold-shouldering of Colonel Swinton when he raised this question at the War Office in January rots - Lord Fisher proposes to construct large numbers of motor lighters, and I am told off to go into the matter with him - The Baltic project - The way it was approached Meetings with Lord Fisher - The beetles Visits from the First Sea Lord - The question of secrecy in connection with war operations - A parable - The land service behind the sea service in this matter - Interviews with Mr. Asquith -his ways on such occasions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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