A Fortnight At The Front (1915)

By Henry Russell Wakefield

Book Overview

""A Fortnight At The Front"" is a memoir written by Henry Russell Wakefield, first published in 1915. The book chronicles Wakefield's experiences during his two-week stint as a volunteer ambulance driver for the British Army during World War I. Wakefield provides a vivid and detailed account of his time at the front lines, including the sights, sounds, and smells of war. He describes the chaos and confusion of battle, the bravery and courage of the soldiers, and the horrors of the wounded and dying. Wakefield also reflects on the impact of the war on himself and his fellow volunteers, and the emotional toll it takes on those who witness the brutality of war firsthand. The book provides a unique perspective on the war, as it is written by an ordinary citizen who volunteered to serve his country. Overall, ""A Fortnight At The Front"" is a powerful and moving account of the realities of war and the human cost of conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166416704
• ISBN13: 9781166416706
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"