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This book explores the concept of industrial villages as a solution for rehabilitating disabled soldiers and sailors after World War I. The authors, both advocates for the welfare of veterans, argue that industrial villages offer the perfect balance of work, housing, and medical care to ensure that disabled veterans can support themselves and their families. With its practical insights and visionary thinking, An Imperial Obligation is a landmark work of social policy that remains relevant today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This stunning collection of photographs documents the United States Navy's role in World War I. From military exercises and shipyards to battleships and airplanes, Russell captures the awe-inspiring power of the American military machine. An essential resource for researchers and history buffs alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

During the tumultuous years leading up to World War I, America faced a secret threat from an unknown enemy. In this thrilling account of espionage and adventure, Burns recounts the efforts of a small band of agents tasked with uncovering the truth behind the masked war and preventing a catastrophic attack on American soil.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This informative text provides a detailed analysis of the dramatic geographical changes that took place during and after World War I. The book covers a wide range of topics including the physical impact of the war on the land, changes to borders, and the displacement of populations. A must-read for any history or geography enthusiasts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Follow the daily life of an American artilleryman during World War I with this firsthand account of the war. Jones provides a vivid and personal portrayal of the conflict from the perspective of one of its unsung heroes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Written during World War I, this book is a report from the Committee on Alleged German Outrages put together by the British Government. It features evidence collected from witnesses and documents regarding the cruel acts committed by German forces on Belgian civilians. The controversial report had a significant impact on public opinion and the propaganda visible in the lead-up to the war. A necessary read for anyone interested in military history, political propaganda and international law.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a detailed account of the role played by New Brunswick, New Jersey during World War I. Wall describes the city's contributions to the war effort, including the work of local factories and the service of citizens in the US military. With moving personal anecdotes and historical detail, this book offers a unique perspective on the war and its impact on everyday Americans.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Another splendid work of scholarship, beautifully written and brilliantly researched. There are few, if any, who know more about this topic than Dr. Linden, and this book will define the field for years to come." -- Simon Shorvon, Professor of Neurology, University College LondonShell shock was the great leveller of post-war experience. Beyond the Great Silence: The Legacy of Shell Shock in Britain and Germany 1918-1924 traces the stories of shell-shocked soldiers and civilians. Medical authorities were reluctant to accept the link between illness and war and thus deprived shell shock victims not only of war pensions but also of a much-needed explanation for their suffering.The rise of shell shock exemplifies the traumatic experience of the Great War. It has transcended its original meaning as a medical concept in historical and cultural discourse. Throughout the war military medicine of all combatant nations faced similar challenges and had to ensure the fighting strength of their forces in the face of increasing numbers of traumatized soldiers. Following the Armistice, the former Allied and Central Powers were in very different situations. Whereas London returned to a period of relative stability, Berlin was transformed into the chaotic center of a failed state. For the traumatized soldiers treated at the Berlin Charité or the London National Hospital, this did not make much of a difference - hospitals continued to operate in both capitols with surprising efficiency, and the trauma of war only knows victims, no victors. Beyond the suffering caused by shell shock, many veterans suffered further humiliation war pension denials because they had been relabeled with a neurological diagnosis that was unrelated to war service or were branded as 'psychopaths' with inherited mental weakness. The medical system was thus quick to cut the link between the illness of veterans and war experience. Therefore, many ex-servicemen were cut-off not only from pensions but also from an explanation for their suffering.Beyond the Great Silence combines the personal experience of the traumatized military and civilian patients with contemporary medical literature and press reports to provide the cultural background for the varying presentations of shell shock and responses of medical professionals and wider society. Shell shock was a deeply political concept, and its history can only be understood against the backdrop of the revolutionary changes to European society in the immediate aftermath of war.

The Battles for the Wastelands is an operational account and analysis of the offensive Northern Devastated Zone, March 1917-September 1918 and defensive actions fought by British and German forces from spring of 1917 to late summer of 1918 in the areas between the eastern-most boundaries of the Somme campaign and the Hindenburg Line.The important offensive and defensive encounters by which the British and Dominion corps captured, lost, and recaptured villages such as Achiet-le-Petit, Gomiécourt, Ervillers, Mory, Croisilles, Frémicourt, Ytres, Lebucquière, Beaumetz, and Hermies are described and explained within the context of the BEF's learning process. Although generally not large-scale, set-piece battles, these engagements were heavily contested and incurred substantial casualties. In addition to lesser known actions, this volume also examines the British Third Army Army's epic fighting withdrawal in the face of Operation Michael.The area is one of undulating open fields, country roads, scattered copses, small villages and the Canal du Nord. There are few physical remains of fortifications but there are dozens of CWGC cemeteries, many of which appear to receive no visitors for months at a time. The land is ideal for exploring either by car, bike, or on foot, and is within very easy and short traveling distance from the towns where most British visitors to the Somme and Arras stay.The Battle for the Wastelands offers both a practical touring guide as well as a reference volume for these under-appreciated but important battles and actions. It will inform those visitors who drive through these areas as they pass to and from the coast of their importance and significance to the eventual Allied victory on the Western Front.

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.

The definitive history of the Eastern Front in the First World War, from the acclaimed military historian and author of Passchendaele and The Western Front In the second volume of his landmark First World War trilogy, Professor Nick Lloyd tells the story for the first time of what Winston Churchill once called the 'unknown war': the vast conflict in Eastern Europe and the Balkans that brought about the collapse of three empires. Much has been written about the fighting in France and Belgium, yet the Eastern Front was no less bloody. Between 1914 and 1917, huge numbers of people - perhaps as many as 16 million soldiers and two million civilians - were killed, wounded or maimed in enormous battles that sometimes ranged across a front of 100 km in length. Through intimate eyewitness reports, diary entries and memoirs - many of which have never been translated into English before - Lloyd reconstructs the full story of a war that began in the Balkans as a local struggle between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, and which sucked in Russia, Germany and Italy, right through to the final collapse of the Habsburg Empire in 1918. The Eastern Front paints a vivid and authoritative picture of a conflict that shook the world, and that remains central to understanding the tragic, blood-soaked trajectory of the entire twentieth century, including the current war in Ukraine.

Morals of Economic Internationalism, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Vaughns Rifles was originally raised in 1849 as the 5th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. Lord Kitchener's Indian Army reforms of 1903 meant the regiment's designation was changed to 58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force). During the First World War, the regiment was sent with Force A to France to serve with the 21st Infantry Brigade part of the 7th Meerut Division. At the end of 1915, the regiment was sent to Egypt where it initially served with the 31st Indian Brigade and then in 1916, it was transferred to the 20th Indian Brigade. It then served with the Egyptian Expeditionary force for the remainder of the war.