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Great Britain at War
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- Gutenberg ID
- 27866
- Title
- Great Britain at War
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In this stirring 1918 collection, Jeffery Farnol chronicles Great Britain's total mobilization during World War I. Blending firsthand accounts of munitions factories, devastated battlefields like Ypres, and the spirit of volunteer soldiers, the book captures the grim industrial effort and heroic sacrifice that defined the conflict. A patriotic yet somber tribute to Anglo-American unity and the enduring ideals of freedom.
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Jeffery Farnol's *Great Britain at War* serves as a vivid, eyewitness chronicle of the British Empire's transformation during the First World War. Written by an Englishman who traveled extensively across American and British fronts, the book documents the colossal industrial shift from peaceful workshops to deadly munitions centers. Farnol describes how women and men alike forged shells and rifles with grim determination, turning factories into engines of war where machinery roared day and night. The narrative details the rapid expansion of the army, noting that nearly five million of Britain's seven million soldiers were volunteers. It highlights the quadrupling of aeroplane production and the massive logistical feats of the British Mercantile Marine, which transported millions of men, tons of war material, and vast quantities of fuel and food. Farnol travels through the devastated landscapes of La Boiselle and Ypres, describing hellish terrains pitted with shell holes and marked by humble crosses. He interviews workers, including a mother making cartridges for her fallen sons and elderly volunteers who refused to rest despite personal tragedy. Through stark imagery of 'woolly bear' planes under fire and the thunder of heavy howitzers, the author illustrates the clash between democracy and autocracy. The work culminates in a powerful appeal for Anglo-American brotherhood, arguing that shared suffering will erase historical misunderstandings. Ultimately, the book stands as a testament to a people willing to endure immense hardship for justice, preserving the memory of those who died so that future generations might live in peace. Farnol emphasizes that the struggle of democracy against brute force has forged a soul in Britain that grows more steadfast as the struggle waxes deadly, ensuring that the united powers of the Anglo-Saxon races will remain a bulwark for humanity.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Jeffery Farnol
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Categories
- History
- World War I