Verdun to the Vosges: Impressions of the War on the Fortress Frontier of France【電子書籍】[ Gerald Campbell ]

＜p＞The book is a collection of observations and reflections based on Campbell's time in the French trenches and fortifications. He describes the strategic importance of the region, where entrenched warfare and the devastating artillery bombardments left the land scarred and the soldiers deeply affected. From the battlefields of Verdun, one of the war’s longest and bloodiest engagements, to the mountain passes of the Vosges, Campbell details the grim realities of trench warfare, the incessant shelling, and the constant threat of death that soldiers faced. He paints a picture of not only the physical destruction but also the psychological toll on the men who fought in this rugged and heavily fortified region.In addition to the battlefield descriptions, Campbell offers reflections on the fortresses themselves, the military strategy employed by both the French and German forces, and the courage exhibited by the soldiers on both sides. His work is notable for its personal insight, combining．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る