The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915

von Stanley Washburn

208 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 12 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915 by Stanley Washburn is a first-hand account of the Eastern Front during World War I, specifically chronicling the Russian military's efforts and experiences from April to August of 1915. Washburn, a war correspondent for The Times of London, offers a vivid, detailed narrative of the events as he witnessed them, providing readers with a unique and insightful perspective on the unfolding military operations and the human aspects of the war.The book covers key moments in the campaign, including the Russian retreat from the Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive, a decisive battle in which the German and Austro-Hungarian forces made significant advances. Washburn describes the strategic challenges the Russian Army faced, including poor supplies, inadequate leadership, and logistical difficulties, which ultimately contributed to their forced withdrawal. Despite these setbacks, Washburn presents the Russian soldiers with respect and admiration for their resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9789363603189
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.10.2024
• Größe: 215 x 139 mm
• Verlag: Zinc Read
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 12 Jahre