Aubrey Herbert

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Mons, Anzac and Kut (eBook, ePUB)

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A brilliant British memoir from three different theatres of the First World War; widely regarded as one of the finest written during the early period after the war. Despite being badly short-sighted, the author wished to serve his country with a passion and started off his military carrier as an interpreter. However, it wasn't long before he found himself in the thick of the fighting in 1914. At the forefront, in the confused fighting around Mons as the British turned at bay, he was wounded and captured. In a throwback to earlier days of chivalry, he was exchanged for a German prisoner of equal rank and standing.Out of the frying pan and into the fire of Gallipoli, Herbert writes passionately of the experiences and suffering of his fellow Allied soldiers, but he is characteristically self-depreciating of his own heroic conduct under the shellfire. After the end of the campaign in the Dardanelles, the author was posted out to Mesopotamia as an intelligence officer, ending his military career."e;Fascinating, straightforward, and very well written, best on Mons and Gallipoli."e; - p. 120, Edward Lengel, World War I Memories, 2004, The Scarecrow Press, Lanham Maryland, Toronto, Oxford. Author - Herbert, Aubrey, 1880-1923.Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in London, E. Arnold, 1919.Original Page Count - 251 pages.Illustrations - 4 maps.

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Major Aubrey Herbert (1880-1923) was an English intelligence officer, diplomat, linguist, and politician, most renowned for his service during the First World War. His memoir, 'Mons, Anzac and Kut' (1919), stands as a testament to his experiences on the Western Front, in Gallipoli, and in Mesopotamia. Herbert was an insightful observer of the war's brutalities and complexities, and his writings offer a heartfelt narrative of courage, camaraderie, and the often-harrowing realities of combat. His literary style is characterized by its vividness, attention to detail, and an underlying humanity that captures the resilience of soldiers amidst overwhelming adversity. He served with distinction, and despite being offered the throne of Albania twice, he remained committed to his military duties and political career. Herbert's contributions extended beyond the armed forces into politics where he was an advocate for foreign policy reforms and championed the cause of Albanian independence. A polymath, he was conversant in multiple languages, including Turkish and Albanian, which enabled him to engage deeply with the cultures and peoples with whom he worked. Unfortunately, Herbert's promising career was cut short by a series of health issues, leading to his untimely death at the age of 43. His writings continue to be of historical significance and serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices of his generation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lucknow Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. März 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781782890614
• Artikelnr.: 38101891