Krigslitteratur: Første verdenskrig

In a story that is THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN meets THE NATURE OF FRAGILE THINGS, New York Times Bestselling author Kate Quinn and Janie Chang come together in a compelling historical tale of four women whose lives intersect in the most unexpected ways.

For some war is an inspiring, uplifting, and a liberating occurrence. Such is the case of Emil Dorfmeister. Abandon without a name to the St. Katherine Order in Posen, Dorfmeister received an excellent education but, because he was an orphan, no employment opportunities. He left the sisters' care at an early age to wander from one job to the next picking up experiences and, when working in the coal mines of Silesia, Russian as a second language. When the Great War started, he volunteered and fought for three years in the trenches of France gaining a new talent as a machine gun sharpshooter. But his real asset was in knowing Russian. He was culled from a pillbox crew and sent to Ukraine as part of an occupation force which had transcended its original purpose as a restorer of the Ukrainian government to a pillaging horde that indiscriminately seized Ukrainian food to ship back to Germany. Into his life came Tatianna Brendt, the daughter of German parents living along the Volga. Before the Revolution, Brendt had received an education at the Women's Institute in Kiev and found work with a legal firm in Kharkov. The Revolution destroyed the Tsarist legal system putting her out of a job but Brendt took an active part in furthering women's rights in the Bolshevik party. She was zealous and soon drew the envy and ridicule of those who were not comfortable with a woman having so much influence. She was forced out of her apartment due to rumors of promiscuous behaviors, fired from her job as an influencer, and relegated to living on the Kharkov streets with only the clothes on her back in February. Then an opportunity came her way. Because she could read and write Russian and German, the new secret police, the CHEKA, recruited her to spy for them in Ukraine. She was dressed up and left to find someone she could attach herself to among the German occupation force. She found that someone in Emil Dorfmeister. Warm, well-clothed, well fed, and safe, Brendt began her spying career with the help of Dorfmeister who had become fed-up with the ruthlessness of his superiors in looting Ukrainian resources. It soon came to pass that efforts to collect grain and other food supplies in his area of administration to send back to Germany came to naught and armed resistance to collection caravans increased. Before Dorfmeister's superiors could launch an investigation, the war ended and the Germans were forced to evacuate Ukraine. Dorfmeister's last acts as an administrator were to send Brendt north while he boarded a train to Germany. Brendt succeeded in gaining Bolshevik Russia but the part of the train that Dorfmeister was in was blown up by inept Bolshevik partisans. The train, relatively unharmed, continued its journey leaving Dorfmeister behind to either walk out of Russia or join the partisans to stay alive. He chose to use his skill as a machine gunner with the partisans. Brendt went on to spy on Leon Trotsky and the antirevolutionary General Wrangel for the CHEKA. Dorfmeister, in his turn, joined Wrangel's army after being captured and given a choice of join or be executed. Brendt and Dorfmeister came within a hair's breathe of meeting again and again. Brendt secretly contributed to Dorfmeister's recovery from wounds in Simferopol and nearly came to a reunion in Constantinople after the evacuation of Wrangel's army from the Crimea. Dorfmeister was never aware of who his benefactor was and as a result fled Constantinople to take a job of training the pan-Moslem army of Enver Pasha in Turkestan. The final acts of the story play out in Afghanistan and the new kingdom of Yugoslavia. Both paths are tainted by the past.

"It must be said. Scandal follows her family like an ever-faithful hound. No matter how hard they kick it away, it comes slinking around time-after-time. Although her relatives are obsessed with social position and the opinions of others, heiress India Elisabeth Petra De Vries Ledbetter is determined to live life by her own terms, family expectations and society's demands be damned. Reared away from the social whirl of Gilded Age New York, India would prefer a life of philanthropy in her native Appalachia, but Mother and Grandmama have far grander plans. They believe Mrs. Astor's old 400 are ready to overlook the past and that an advantageous marriage will cement their place in society once more. In fact, they have already selected the prospective bridegroom. The only problem? No one consulted India. With captivating insights into the human spirit and heart, The Last Dollar Princess leads us on a riveting quest for self-determination through the most elegant and glamorous settings of the early 20th century. Perfect for fans of Marie Benedict, Daisy Goodwin, and Julian Fellowes, this sweeping work of historical fiction will stay with readers long after the last page is turned."--Provided by publisher.

A love story set against the backdrop of the First World War, the events in Lethbridge unfold in disparate locales, from London to Boston, from Maine to Niagara Falls, from the trenches of wartime France to the military hospitals of England. Yet the lives of its three protagonists come together in one place: the frontier western Canadian city of Lethbridge, Alberta.Inspired by a true story, Lethbridge author Terry McConnell tells the tale of an English lad abandoned by his family, and a young American escaping the tyranny of his own father. Both come to Lethbridge in search of a future and find themselves drawn to a pretty Scottish immigrant who struggles with her own sense of destiny. What follows charts the future for all three in ways none of them could have foreseen. This is their story.

EN NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLERSERIETilgivelige løgne er tredje bind i Jacqueline Winspears populære historiske spændingsserie om den rådsnare privatdetektiv Maisie Dobbs i mellemkrigstidens London.LONDON, 1930. Sir Cecil Lawton opsøger efterforsker og psykolog Maisie Dobbs for at få klarhed omkring sin søns mystiske endeligt. Ralph er rapporteret omkommet i tjeneste som pilot under krigen, men Lawtons kone Agnes nærede til sin død en indædt mistro til denne forklaring.Efterhånden som Maisie borer sig længere ned i sagen, trænger en hidtil uhørt tvivl på egen styrke og agtelsen for hendes mentor Maurice Blanche sig stadig mere insisterende på. Og da hun tvinges tilbage til slagmarken for sine egne krigstraumer, befinder Maisie sig pludselig i alvorlig fare.

EN NEW YORK TIMES-BESTSELLERSERIESandhedens budbringer er fjerde bind i Jacqueline Winspears populære historiske spændingsserie om den rådsnare privatdetektiv Maisie Dobbs i mellemkrigstidens London.LONDON, 1931. Aftenen før åbningen af hans længe imødesete udstilling, styrter kunstneren Nicholas Bassington-Hope i døden. Politiet erklærer det for et uheld, men Nicholas’ tvillingesøster Georgina er ikke overbevist. Hun opsøger sin gamle collegeveninde Maisie Dobbs, efterforsker og psykolog, for at få afklaring om dødsfaldet.Sagen bringer Maisie i faretruende nærkontakt med den dystre bagside af den ellers så velrenommerede kunstverden, og hun må holde hovedet koldt da kræfterne bag Nicholas’ død sniger sig umærkeligt frem af skyggerne for også at komme hende til livs.

Step back into the roaring twenties, where Chicago pulses with life and liquor flows freely despite the grip of Prohibition. In the heart of this bustling city, Johnny De Luca navigates the treacherous underworld of the Beer Wars, haunted by memories of his past and the demons that accompany them. Amidst the chaos, Johnny finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Paris Dawson, whose presence forces him to confront his darkest fears and deepest desires. Together with his loyal friends, Tomato and Hotsy, Johnny treads a dangerous path, collecting debts, guarding shipments, and battling rival gangs in a bid to maintain control of their territory. But when they cross paths with the ruthless North Side gangster Mickey Diamond, they ignite a deadly feud that threatens to consume them all. Gone the Way of the Dodo Bird offers a gripping portrayal of the violence and intrigue that defined Prohibition-era Chicago, shedding light on the devastating toll it took on those caught in its crosshairs. From the smoky speakeasies to the blood-soaked streets, this novel brings to life a time of upheaval and uncertainty, where survival often came at a steep price. Relax into the era with a tip of your fedora, the strains of jazz in the air, and an Old Fashioned in hand as you immerse yourself in this thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Prepare to be transported to a time of glamor and danger, where every decision could mean life or death. Order your copy of Gone the Way of the Dodo Bird today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the streets of Prohibition-era Chicago.

Bogen er skrevet af journalist Knud Jakobsen, som tidligere har skrevet adskillige bøger for museet. Denne gang fortæller han historien om den tyske ubåd ”U 55”, som under Første Verdenskrig sænkede adskillige danske skibe og kostede flere danske søfolk livet. Kommandant på ”U 55” var kaptajnløjtnant Wilhelm Werner. Han nåede at sænke 61 skibe med ”U 55” og blev samtidig offer for den britiske propaganda. Selvom der ikke var belæg for det, blev han beskyldt for i flere tilfælde at have beordret britiske søfolk op på ubådens dæk, hvorefter han dykkede og lod søfolkene drukne.Beskyldningerne førte efter krigen til en anklage om krigsforbrydelser, som han i første omgang unddrog sig ved at flygte til Brasilien. I 1926 blev han frikendt ved den tyske højesteret. Bogen beskriver ikke blot Werners dramatiske skæbne, men også togterne med ”U 55”, herunder et tre uger langt togt i Atlanten, som nær havde kostet alle om bord livet.For at øge rækkevidden var to opdrifttanke blevet fyldt med dieselolie, og da den tungt lastede ubåd mødte storm i Atlanten, fik den så store skader, at den var ved at synke. Werner gav ikke op, men søgte nødhavn på Færøerne, hvor han fik 24 timer til at udbedre de værste skader. Det lykkedes, og dermed reddede han både ubåd og besætning. Knud Jakobsen fortæller ikke blot den dramatiske historie om ”U 55” og dens kommandant, men dokumenterer også de mange begivenheder med fotos, som aldrig tidligere har været offentliggjort.Under sin research til bogen fandt han en slægtning til den for længst afdøde Richard Raith, der var overmaskinistmath i ”U 55” og ivrig fotograf, og denne slægtning stillede et større antal billeder til rådighed. Bogen bringer ikke blot billeder af livet om bord, men også af det dramatiske togt i Atlanten og det uventede besøg på Færøerne. Hertil kommer billeder af flere sønderskudte danske skibe. Det er billeder, som aldrig tidligere har været vist.

Bogen er skrevet af journalist Knud Jakobsen, som tidligere har skrevet adskillige bøger for museet. Denne gang fortæller han historien om den tyske ubåd ”U 55”, som under Første Verdenskrig sænkede adskillige danske skibe og kostede flere danske søfolk livet. Kommandant på ”U 55” var kaptajnløjtnant Wilhelm Werner. Han nåede at sænke 61 skibe med ”U 55” og blev samtidig offer for den britiske propaganda. Selvom der ikke var belæg for det, blev han beskyldt for i flere tilfælde at have beordret britiske søfolk op på ubådens dæk, hvorefter han dykkede og lod søfolkene drukne.Beskyldningerne førte efter krigen til en anklage om krigsforbrydelser, som han i første omgang unddrog sig ved at flygte til Brasilien. I 1926 blev han frikendt ved den tyske højesteret. Bogen beskriver ikke blot Werners dramatiske skæbne, men også togterne med ”U 55”, herunder et tre uger langt togt i Atlanten, som nær havde kostet alle om bord livet.For at øge rækkevidden var to opdrifttanke blevet fyldt med dieselolie, og da den tungt lastede ubåd mødte storm i Atlanten, fik den så store skader, at den var ved at synke. Werner gav ikke op, men søgte nødhavn på Færøerne, hvor han fik 24 timer til at udbedre de værste skader. Det lykkedes, og dermed reddede han både ubåd og besætning. Knud Jakobsen fortæller ikke blot den dramatiske historie om ”U 55” og dens kommandant, men dokumenterer også de mange begivenheder med fotos, som aldrig tidligere har været offentliggjort.Under sin research til bogen fandt han en slægtning til den for længst afdøde Richard Raith, der var overmaskinistmath i ”U 55” og ivrig fotograf, og denne slægtning stillede et større antal billeder til rådighed. Bogen bringer ikke blot billeder af livet om bord, men også af det dramatiske togt i Atlanten og det uventede besøg på Færøerne. Hertil kommer billeder af flere sønderskudte danske skibe. Det er billeder, som aldrig tidligere har været vist.

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a bold, revelatory novel about one of the great untold stories of World War I?the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, who broke down gender barriers in the military and battled a pandemic as they helped lead the Allies to victory. ?An eye-opening and detailed novel about remarkable female soldiers. . . Chiaverini weaves the intersecting threads of these brave women's lives together, highlighting their deep sense of pride and duty.??Kirkus Reviews In June 1917, General John Pershing arrived in France to establish American forces in Europe. He immediately found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field. Pershing needed telephone operators who could swiftly and accurately connect multiple calls, speak fluent French and English, remain steady under fire, and be utterly discreet, since the calls often conveyed classified information.At the time, nearly all well-trained American telephone operators were women?but women were not permitted to enlist, or even to vote in most states. Nevertheless, the U.S. Army Signal Corps promptly began recruiting them.More than 7,600 women responded, including Grace Banker of New Jersey, a switchboard instructor with AT&T and an alumna of Barnard College; Marie Miossec, a Frenchwoman and aspiring opera singer; and Valerie DeSmedt, a twenty-year-old Pacific Telephone operator from Los Angeles, determined to strike a blow for her native Belgium.They were among the first women sworn into the U.S. Army under the Articles of War. The male soldiers they had replaced had needed one minute to connect each call. The switchboard soldiers could do it in ten seconds.Deployed throughout France, including near the front lines, the operators endured hardships and risked death or injury from gunfire, bombardments, and the Spanish Flu. Not all of them would survive. The women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps served with honor and played an essential role in achieving the Allied victory. Their story has never been the focus of a novel...until now.

Den danske forfatter Lars Nielsen (1892-1963) debuterede i 1938 med bogen "Bo", og siden da er det blevet til over 60 romaner. Langt de fleste af Lars Nielsens bøger foregår i landdistrikter og følger slægters gang, men de har også ofte en udpræget psykologisk vinkel, der gør dem tidløse og relevante uanset hvilket miljø, de læses i.

The second heartwarming book in The Royal Station Master's Daughters historical World War I saga series. The Royal Station Master's Daughters at War is the second book in the WWI saga series inspired by the Saward family, who ran the station at Wolferton in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A Farewell to Arms is a novel by American writer Ernest Hemingway, set during the Italian campaign of World War I. First published in 1929, it is a first-person account of an American, Frederic Henry, serving as a lieutenant ("tenente") in the ambulance corps of the Italian Army. The title is taken from a poem by the 16th-century English dramatist George Peele.The novel, set against the backdrop of World War I, describes a love affair between the expatriate Henry and an English nurse, Catherine Barkley. Its publication ensured Hemingway's place as a modern American writer of considerable stature. The book became his first best-seller, and has been called "the premier American war novel from that debacle World War I."The novel has been adapted a number of times, initially for the stage in 1930; as a film in 1932 and again in 1957, and as a three-part television miniseries in 1966. The 1996 film In Love and War, directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Chris O'Donnell and Sandra Bullock, depicts Hemingway's life in Italy as an ambulance driver in the events prior to his writing of A Farewell to Arms. (wikipedia.org)