Krigslitteratur: Første verdenskrig

At the heart of every devastating war, there are ordinary women and men doing the extraordinary. Rose Shipley dreams of independence and defies her father by joining the army. She is determined to nurse in the perilous casualty clearing stations on the edge of the Western Front.Leo Dymond has given little thought to his German heritage until his father is imprisoned in an internment camp. To escape the same fate and prove his loyalty to Australia, he enlists in the Australian Army. While his mates know he has their backs, Alfred Fanshaw doubts that a man who has grown up with German parents, surrounded by other German immigrants, could ever be trusted. He has Leo in his sights and one mistake could send Leo home in disgrace.Though Rose is drawn to shy Leo, she is fiercely protective of her newfound freedom and has no wish for any serious entanglement. The more time she spends with Leo, the more her heart may betray her head. Leo finds he can't tell Rose about some of the monstrous and unforgiveable things he's witnessed in the theatre of war. When he learns of the tragic loss of his brother, Oskar, it is in Rose's arms he feels the most comfort.Rose's coveted position finally brings her to France, where she is confronted by the immense suffering of the soldiers and the fragility of life. Rose dreads that every incoming bloody, mangled body could be Leo's. She can no longer deny her love for him and is terrorised by the thought that either of them may die before she tells him.From Australia's sweeping plains to the crowded streets of London and the mud of France's trenches, this is a novel of loyalty, loss and love set in the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War.

Twenty Years After" is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, serving as the sequel to "The Three Musketeers." Set in 17th-century France during the Fronde, it continues the adventures of the musketeers, particularly d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. The story explores themes of loyalty, friendship, honor, and the changing political landscape of France during a turbulent period. D'Artagnan, now a lieutenant in the King's Musketeers, reunites with his old friends, and they become embroiled in political conspiracies, power struggles, and battles. The novel is known for its swashbuckling action, memorable characters, and complex plot, making it a classic of adventure and historical fiction.

"Christmas Outside of Eden" is a novella written by Coningsby Dawson, a British-Canadian novelist and soldier known for his writings during and after World War I. Published in 1925, this novella is a thought-provoking and philosophical work that explores the meaning and significance of Christmas. The story is set in the trenches of World War I during the Christmas season. It depicts a group of British soldiers who are enduring the hardships and horrors of the war. Despite the grim and chaotic circumstances of battle, these men, from different backgrounds and with varying perspectives, find themselves sharing a unique and poignant Christmas together. The central theme of the novella revolves around the idea of finding moments of peace, unity, and humanity amidst the chaos and brutality of war. As they huddle in their makeshift trenches, the soldiers exchange stories, share their experiences, and reflect on the nature of the Christmas holiday and its significance in their lives. The characters in the story grapple with questions about faith, hope, and the enduring power of human connection, even in the most dire circumstances. "Christmas Outside of Eden" is not a traditional holiday story filled with festivities and cheer. Instead, it delves into the deeper, more profound aspects of the Christmas spirit, highlighting the enduring values of love, compassion, and the shared human experience. The novella invites readers to contemplate the true essence of Christmas and how it can be found in unexpected places, even in the midst of war. Coningsby Dawson's writing is characterized by its emotional depth and philosophical exploration. The book's portrayal of the soldiers' experiences and their conversations provides a unique perspective on the impact of the First World War and the universal themes of hope and humanity. "Christmas Outside of Eden" is a contemplative and poignant work that challenges readers to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the enduring qualities that make it a special time of year, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

At the onset of the first World War, E.G. Lewis wielded his outsized charm and entrepreneurial spirit to attract legions of women to move across the country to build a new American dream in Atascadero, California.His new city, envisioned to rival Los Angeles and San Francisco, targeted the millions of subscribers to his national women's magazines who longed for a utopia designed for progressive women and their families. However, Atascadero's unrivaled success soon attracts conspirators from his past, threatening to destroy all he's built.With vultures circling, E.G. Lewis fights not only to keep Atascadero alive but also to preserve the one relationship he most cherishes -- his marriage. His only salvation comes from the smart, capable women in his circle, reminding the world never to underestimate a city of women.

"Aislinn Givens leaves a settled life in Manhattan for an unsettled life in Singapore. That painting radiates mystery and longing. So does Clifford Garstang's vivid and simmering novel, The Last Bird of Paradise." -John Dalton, author of Heaven Lake and The Inverted ForestTwo women, nearly a century apart, seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven't left behind the dangers that caused them to flee.In the aftermath of 9/11 and haunted by the specter of terrorism, Aislinn Givens leaves her New York law practice and joins her husband in Southeast Asia when he takes a job there. Seeking to establish herself in a local law firm, Aislinn begins to understand the historic resentment of foreigners who have exploited the region for centuries. Learning about the turmoil of Singapore's colonial period, she acquires several paintings done by an English artist during World War I that she believes are a warning to her. The artist, Elizabeth Pennington, tells her own tumultuous story through diary entries that come to an end when the war reaches the colony with catastrophic results. In the present, Aislinn and her husband learn tragically that terrorism takes many shapes when they are ensnared by local political upheaval and corruption.In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, The Last Bird of Paradise explores the consequences of power imbalances-both domestic and geopolitical, against a lush, tropical backdrop. Clifford Garstang, author of the award-winning novel Oliver's Travels, once again draws on his decades of experience in Asia to tell an unforgettable story of romantic intrigue.

U 15 – das erste OpferDer Journalist Knud Jakobsen hat für das Sea War Museum in Thyborøn, Dänemark, ein neues Buch über U-Boote aus dem Ersten Weltkrieg herausgebracht. Es trägt den Titel „U 15 – das erste Opfer“ und enthält insgesamt sechs Berichte aus dem Seekrieg 1914 – 1918. U 15 war das erste U-Boot der Geschichte, das durch eine Kriegshandlung versenkt wurde. Der Krieg war erst 4 Tage alt, am 8. August 1914, als das Schicksal zuschlug.Es gab keine Überlebenden und die genaueren Vorkommnisse wurden erst geklärt, als das Sea War Museum Jutland das Wrack des U-Bootes im Jahr 1021 im nördlichen Teil der Nordsee fand. Dies alles können Sie im Buch lesen und zum ersten Mal auch ein Bild des U-Boot-Kommandanten Richard Pohle zu sehen bekommen.Knud Jakobsen ist es gelungen einen 86-jährigen Neffen in Schweden zu finden. Das Buch enthält auch den einzigartigen Bericht über die letzte Reise des dänischen Dampfschiffs „Indien“ im Jahre 1918. Das Schiff wurde im Atlantik von einem deutschen U-Boot versenkt und die 38 Seeleute an Bord wurden sich selbst überlassen. Im Beiboot Nummer 2 überlebten neun Männer, weil der 2.Offizier Hans, Christian Tversted, Erfahrungen im Umgang mit dem kleinen Boot hatte. Neben den anderen Berichten muss insbesondere die Geschichte des Dampfschiffs Frode erwähnt werden. Bevor das dänische Schiff westlich von Irland von einem deutschen U-Boot versenkt wurde, gab sich einer der „dänischen“ Seeleute als Deutscher zu erkennen und wurde mit offenen Armen auf dem U-Boot empfangen.Außerdem gibt es die Geschichte von Ernst August Krüger, der eines der vielen Opfer der Skagerrakschlacht war, sowie die Geschichte eines Fischerkapitäns aus Esbjerg und seiner Begegnung mit einem deutschen Flieger und schließlich die Geschichte des dänischen Schiffskochs, der an Bord zurückgelassen wurde, als sein Schiff von einem U-Boot versenkt wurde und anschließend vom deutschen U-Boot gerettet wurde. Das Buch ist das perfekte Weihnachtsgeschenk für alle, die sich für das Leben auf See interessieren. Es ist sowohl auf Dänisch als auch auf Deutsch erschienen und ist in Deutschland bei Berliner Zinnfiguren erhältlich. Frühere Bücher derselben Reihe sind ”U 20 - Ein U-Boot änderte den Lauf der Geschichte” (2021) und”U 55 - Berühmt und berüchtigt” (2022), die auch beide bei Berliner Zinnfiguren erhältlich sind.

U 15 – det første offer Journalist Knud Jakobsen har for Sea War Museum skrevet en ny bog i serien om ubåde fra Første Verdenskrig. Den nye bog hedder ”U 15 – det første offer”, og indeholder i alt seks beretninger fra søkrigen 1914-1918.U 15 var den første ubåd i historien, der blev sænket ved en krigshandling, hvilket skete allerede den 8. august 1914. Der var ingen overlevende, og nøjagtigt hvad der skete, blev først opklaret, da Sea War Museum Jutland i 2021 fandt ubådens vrag i den nordlige del af Nordsøen. Det kan man læse om i bogen, og her kan man for første gang også se et billede af ubådens kommandant, der hed Richard Pohle- Knud Jakobsen fandt hans 86-årige nevø, der bor i Färentuna i Sverige. Bogen indeholder også den fantastiske beretning dampskibet Indiens sidste rejse i 1918. Skibet blev sænket af en ubåd i Atlanten, og 29 søfolk omkom. Kun de ni mand i båd nummer 2 ført af styrmand Hans Christian Tversted fra Skagen overlevede, fordi han kunne sejle en lille båd. Blandt de øvrige beretninger skal især nævnes historien om dampskibet Frode, som vest for Irland blev sænket af en tysk ubåd, hvorefter det viste sig, at det danske skib havde en tyske sømand om bord. Han hoppede af og blev modtaget med åbne arme i ubåden. Der er også beretningen om Ernst August Krüger, der var et af de mange ofre i Jyllandsslaget, samt historien om en fiskeskipper fra Esbjerg og hans møde med en tyske flyver, og endelig historien om den danske skibskok, der blev efterladt om bord, da hans skib blev sænket af en ubåd, hvorefter han blev reddet af den tyske ubåd. Bogen er den perfekte julegave til alle med interesse for livet til søs. Den fås både på dansk og tysk og kan købes på Sea War Museum samt i boghandelen fra 15. november.

In December, 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia suffered the largest human-made explosion before the atomic bomb when two ships, one loaded to the gunwales with munitions, collided in Halifax Harbour. Jeremy Akerman's novel sets the scene through the eyes of admirals and lovers, harbour pilots and telegraphers, those who fought to avert the disaster and those who had no idea what was about to happen to them.

"Jackie is the story of a woman--deeply private with a nuanced, formidable intellect--who forged a legacy out of grief and shaped history even as she was living it. It is the story of a love affair, a complicated marriage, and the fracturing of identity that comes in the wake of unthinkable violence. When Jackie meets the charismatic congressman Jack Kennedy in Georgetown, she is twenty-one and dreaming of France. She has won an internship at Vogue. Kennedy, she thinks, is not her kind of adventure: "Too American. Too good-looking. Too boy." Yet she is drawn to his mind, his humor, his drive. The chemistry between them ignites. During the White House years, the love between two independent people deepens. Then, a motorcade in Dallas: "Three and a half seconds--that's all it was--a slivered instant between the first shot, which missed the car, and the second, which did not. . . . A hypnotic burst of sunlight off her bracelet as she waved.""--

EN NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLERSERIEI vanviddets kløer er sjette bind i Jacqueline Winspears populære historiske spændingsserie om den rådsnare privatdetektiv Maisie Dobbs i mellemkrigstidens London.LONDON, 1931. Midt i juletravlheden er Maisie Dobbs vidne til et selvmord på åben gade. Dagen efter modtager premierministeren et brev med trussel om, at mange menneskeliv vil gå tabt, hvis ikke visse krav bliver indfriet – og i brevet nævnes Maisie ved navn.Efter at være blevet afhørt og frifundet af chefpolitiinspektøren ved Scotland Yard, bliver Maisie særlig rådgiver i sagen og er snart på jagt efter en mand koldblodig nok til at udslette tusinder af uskyldige mennesker. Og opklaringsarbejdet fører Maisie mod et mørke, hvis lige hun ikke har stået over for, siden hun plejede mænd med granatchok på krigens lazaretter.

"Abdèulhamid II ruled the Ottoman Empire for thirty-three years, from 1876 to 1909, when he was deposed following the Young Turk Revolution and sent into exile in Thessaloniki. Now, more than a century after that fateful night of April 27, Zèulfèu Livaneli brings to life the fascinating later days of the overthrown sultan, who precipitated the empire's collapse. Based on the memoirs of At¿f Hèuseyin Bey, personal physician to Abdèulhamid and his entourage in exile, this vibrant historical novel explores the nature of power while painting a nuanced psychological portrait of the man who oversaw progressive reforms yet became known as the "Red Sultan" for the Armenian massacres during his reign."--

Albert Spiby had just turned 18 when he signed up to fight in the Great War in 1915. He was not a 'hero' in the traditional sense. He didn't receive special awards for bravery or gallantry. He did what hundreds of thousands of other Australian soldiers did - his job. From the searing sands of the Egyptian desert to the blunders at Bullecourt, the stupidity of the Somme and the horror of Pozières to the mud and insanity of Passchendaele - One Hell at a Time follows Albert Henry Spiby and the 46th Battalion AIF from one hell to the next.One Hell at a Time has been extensively researched, yet it is not a military history of how the war was won or lost. Nor is it the story of heroes. It's the story of what it was like for an ordinary man just doing his job and provides a glimpse into some of the extraordinary circumstances that influenced his survival. One Hell at a Time reveals the humour, humanity and exasperation of Albert and his fellow diggers. The reader is privy to the transformation of Albert over four years of waste from a naive 18-year-old into Alby, a war-weary veteran questioning himself and what he is doing. And just wanting to survive the next hell and go home.

Hiver 1939, mon grand-père repose son journal sur la table basse qui nous sépare, son visage reflète une sorte de lassitude et de colère contenue, que je ne lui connais pas.Lorsque je lui en demande la raison, il explose ; ses joues s'empourprent et ses mains se mettent à trembler.- Ils sont devenus fous ! Tout recommence ! Ils n'ont pas été capables de tirer les enseignements du conflit précédent. On avait dit "plus jamais ça", mais ils refont les mêmes erreurs. Je ne pensais pas devoir revivre ça. Si j'avais su, je me serais laisser crever à Verdun ! Lui, habituellement si calme et mesuré, est rouge de colère. Il crie presque, laissant éclater sa rage et sa haine à l'encontre des politiciens qui nous gouvernent.- Tu te trouvais à Verdun ? Tu ne m'en a jamais rien dit.Il plante ses yeux dans les miens, semblant fouiller mon cerveau. Son regard se fait plus intense et pénétrant, empli de gravité.- Oui, j'y étais, mais je ne l'ai jamais raconté à qui que ce soit. Personne ne m'aurait compris, ni même cru. Je vais te relater ce que j'ai vécu là-bas, mais ce sera la première et la dernière fois. Ne m'interromps pas !Son regard se perd dans le vide, il voit à travers moi, au loin vers la Meuse, il y a vingt-trois ans...La réalité a-t-elle été si terrible qu'on le dit ?Ce récit est basé, notamment, sur des témoignages de poilus, et des courriers (passés à travers le filtre de la censure) ; ceux des hommes qui ont combattu à Verdun, sur la Somme, au Chemin des Dames ou ailleurs...

EN NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLERSERIEEn ufuldstændig hævn er femte bind i Jacqueline Winspears populære historiske spændingsserie om den rådsnare privatdetektiv Maisie Dobbs i mellemkrigstidens London.LONDON, 1931. Da en gammel ven henvender sig, drager Maisie Dobbs til en lille malerisk landsby i Kent for at dykke ned i en række uforklarlige forbrydelser, og hun erfarer hurtigt, at beboerne ikke bryder sig om, at fremmede strømmer til ved høsttid.Snart begynder mystiske brande at bryde ud i landsbyen med alarmerende regelmæssighed, og den idylliske facade krakelerer langsomt, men sikkert. Maisie finder landsbyens besynderlige hemmelighedskræmmeri mistænkelig, særligt når det angår et specifikt luftangreb fra en zeppeliner, og hun må trække på alle sine evner for at opklare den intrikate sag.

A powerful, emotional novel of peace and friendship against the greatest of odds . The British man he met in the forest of Ypres is a memory passed down from father to son, a story of friendship across enemy lines, forged by one uniting belief: the need for peace .

Butcher's boy Jimmy D'Aubin went willingly to war when duty called in 1916. Excited, thrilled to be part of a big adventure and determined to play his part in fighting the enemy.Like so many of those fortunate to return, this son of a loving Melbourne family soon found his life had changed forever. The bright-eyed lad had vanished somewhere amid the mud and trenches of the battlefields of France and Flanders. Replaced by a man physically and mentally broken.A stranger to all who once knew and loved him. Even his parents.His battle now is with alcohol. And with the thieving needed to sustain his addiction.There are minor victories among his defeats. He marries, fathers four children but is incapable of supporting them.Divorce follows. He lives on the streets, often sleeping where he falls. He welcomes his frequent spells in prison as they provide a bed and a meal.Help is offered but war has damaged him mentally as well as physically. He finds Billy, his battlefield mate, has fared no better.Jimmy's story mirrors the life and times of the author's grandfather. It paints a vivid picture of mid-twentieth century Melbourne. A period endured by many who went willingly to war and returned to find a bigger battle awaited them.

Dagmar vokser op i et fattigt hjem i Sønderjylland og drømmer om et bedre liv. Derfor synes mødet med den velhavende charmør Erik Vildtoft at være svaret på alle hendes drømme. Erik burde for længst være gift, men han har forstået at leve livet. Da han pludselig indkaldes i starten af 1. verdenskrig, lader han sig impulsivt forlove med Dagmar, dagen før han tager til fronten.I løbet af krigen udvikler Dagmar sit nærevenskab med Johannes, som også kæmperved Vestfronten. Da krigen lakker modenden, må Dagmar træffe en række svære valg. Skal hun sætte sin egen sikkerhed til side og hjælpe en ven, som har båret sig dumdristigt ad? Skal hun sætte sin trygge fremtid overstyr? Hun er så tæt på at få det, hun har drømt om. Men er det egentlig det, hun vil?Dagmar og Johannes er roman om krig og kærlighed fra Genforeningens Sønderjylland.

Send the Word, the second book in award-winning Hockenberry's World War I Intrigue Series, follows our heroes into the Great War. Now in Military Intelligence, Martin and Keller struggle to secure victory. But at what cost? At home, clandestine operator Shannon Tunney faces a new set of killers. The book depicts the horrors of war and its emotional damage.On the Western Front, Martin & Keller do not know who is more treacherous: the German army or supposed friends. During the American advance, a cunning assassin emerges to threaten General Pershing. In the final days of the war, Martin & Keller battle through the formidable German defenses in the Meuse-Argonne. Taking it will be ghastly. For Martin, pledged to keep his warrior friend Keller alive, the story becomes a personal struggle of sacrifice, loss of faith, and despair. In New York, Shannon wonders if she is a wife or widow. She uncovers a conspiracy to help Germany win the war but gets trapped between scheming rivals, opportunistic adventurers, and righteous patriots. Through it all, each will face betrayal, bewildering obstacles, and certain death. The Series dramatizes America's experience in the Great War and richly depict the tensions and controversies of the times. It weaves together concerns that resonate today: terrorism, the cost of military engagements, and competing ideological challenges.

When thirty-year-old teacher Meg Blackwell embarks on a renovation project at the old family farmhouse, she discovers letters and photographs that begin to unravel the fabric of her identity.As she investigates a tragedy that originated in one man's twisted desire for recognition, Meg realizes that she isn't who she thought she was - and that she's inextricably linked to three generations of women whose creative gifts carry them through the darkest moments of their livesThe Shelter Of Each Other is the story of how these three women come to revise and reshape themselves, and of the creative spirit itself, which contains the power to nourish and sustain, and sometimes, to break us.The story unfolds in Ontario, Canada, Scotland and in France, from 1902 until 1950.

In 1914, as Europe teetered on the edge of war, Australia seemed a world away. Life in the Queensland town of Kilcoy carried on; the country folk oblivious to the catastrophe about to engulf their world, changing their lives forever. Amidst this tranquil backdrop, three young men from the Taylor family, along with many from the town and the surrounding area, eagerly answer the call, rushing to enlist in the newly formed Australian Imperial Force, joining the ranks of the 9th Battalion and 2nd Light Horse Regiment.From this pivotal moment, their lives are intertwined with their nation's destiny. This enthralling work of historical fiction taking the reader on a journey, unveiling the hidden chapters of their remarkable story, delving in to their experiences, from training, to the ancient lands of Egypt and Lemnos, and on to the unforgiving shores of Gallipoli.Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the author brings this infamous battlefield to life, taking the reader in to the trenches, while paying homage to the true history of the campaign and the ordinary heroes who fought and fell there, bringing poignant insights into the untold sacrifices, unbreakable mateship, and irrepressible humour that buoyed the spirits of these courageous soldiers, etching their deeds into the annals of history.

FAST BOATS, STRONG LIQUOR AND AL CAPONE.July 19, 1919 rocked the City of Washington. Kluckers, supremacists and race-baiters urged on by the white-controlled media had attacked the Black enclave of LeDroit Park. The Custer brothers, Boston (Bos), Thomas and Nevin, had just returned from Northern France fighting as American Stormtroopers alongside the French. They were not about to let their home be destroyed. They fought with restraint and resolve. Unbeknownst to them, German Stormtroopers were among the attackers.The Germans had attacked the White House and kidnapped the President. The Custers and Lee Ann Custer defeated the Germans and rescued the President.With the advent of Prohibition, they were now implementing their plan of bolstering the Black business community by "donating" alcohol to the Black churches for distribution and profits. Their modes of transport were Liberator boats powered by Packard engines. The Liberators had been built for use on the waterways of Northern France in World War I. Unused for that purpose, the Custers were now putting them to good use for liquor distribution on the East Coast. A little known gangster had different plans for the Custers.

Whom Gods Would Destroy, Part I: The Architects of Hell is the first part of a trilogy uncovering the paranormal mysteries and secret histories of the First World War, blending fact and fiction into a metatextual tapestry of modern monsters and ancient terrors. The fires of the Great War cast a shadow history, too strange and terrible to twist into a single, rational narrative. Rumors spread of angelic visions above the battlefield, and airships haunted the clouds. Giant rats and mad wolves thrived in the trenches, while feral and ghostly deserters stalked abandoned dugouts in No-Man's-Land. Battalions vanished into mists, devils lurked in the corners of corpse-rendering plants, faeries danced in photographs, sorcerers plotted in diplomatic offices, sea serpents assaulted submarines, and giants woke from the earth.Whom Gods Would Destroy is a puzzle of fact and fiction, a paranormal history of human horrors and supernatural terrors. Come and see.