A German deserter's war experience
A Soldier's Harrowing Journey Through WarBy Anonymous
Length4h 26m
About this audiobook
In "A German Deserter's War Experience", the anonymous author delves into the harrowing realities of World War I through the lens of a soldier who chooses to abandon the battlefield. Written in a stark yet poignant prose style, the narrative unfolds as an unflinching account of the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by those involved in the war. The book operates within the context of the anti-war literature that emerged in response to the catastrophic consequences of the Great War, reflecting a profound sense of disillusionment and the questioning of nationalistic fervor that characterized the era. The anonymity of the author adds a layer of universality to the text, inviting readers to grapple with the shared experiences of soldiers regardless of their national identity. This lack of attribution suggests a broader intent to highlight the collective anguish experienced by combatants and deserters alike, driven perhaps by personal trauma or a desire for reconciliation amidst the chaos of war. Readers seeking a deep, introspective exploration of the human condition amid conflict will find this work both compelling and transformative. "A German Deserter's War Experience" is not just a recounting of events; it is a profound meditation on courage, conscience, and the quest for peace in the wake of devastation.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length4 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1V THE HORRORS OF STREET FIGHTING
11XV AT THE END OF THE FLIGHT
2VI CROSSING THE MEUSE
12XVI THE BEGINNING OF TRENCH WARFARE
3VII IN PURSUIT
13XVII FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH THE ENEMY
4VIII NEARLY BURIED ALIVE ON THE BATTLEFIELD
14XVIII FIGHTING IN THE ARGONNES
5IX SOLDIERS SHOOTING THEIR OWN OFFICERS
15XIX CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES
Show all chaptersShow less
6X SACKING SUIPPES
16XX THE "ITCH"—A SAVIOR
7XI MARCHING TO THE BATTLE OF THE MARNE—INTO THE TRAP: FOOTNOTE:
17XXI IN THE HELL OF VAUQUOIS
8XII AT THE MARNE—IN THE MAW OF DEATH
18XXII SENT ON FURLOUGH
9XIII THE ROUT OF THE MARNE
19XXIII THE FLIGHT TO HOLLAND
10XIV THE FLIGHT FROM THE MARNE
20XXIV AMERICA AND SAFETY
The World English Bible (WEB): GalatiansAnonymous20m$2 · $0.00
Projet pour la compagnie des transports, postes et messageriesAnonymous36m$2 · $0.00
The World English Bible (WEB): JoelAnonymous12m$2 · $0.00
Golden DeedsAnonymous25m$2 · $0.00
The Only True Mother Goose MelodiesAnonymous54m$2 · $0.00
The Pearl Box - One Hundred Beautiful Stories for Young People, by a PastorAnonymous2h 18m$2 · $0.00
The World English Bible (WEB): NehemiahAnonymous1h 6m$2 · $0.00
The World English Bible (WEB): 2 TimothyAnonymous11m$2 · $0.00
The Gathering of the NationsAnonymous22m$2 · $0.00
Punky Dunk and the Spotted PupAnonymous2m$2 · $0.00
The Romance of AntarAnonymous1h 49m$1 · $0.00
Required Poems for Reading and MemorizingAnonymous3h 22m$2 · $0.00
Sindbad the Sailor, & Other Stories from the Arabian NightsAnonymous7h 36m$2 · $0.00
The life, trial and conversations of Robert Emmet, Esq., leader of the Irish insurrection of 1803Anonymous2h 40m$2 · $0.00
Remarks on the Proposed Railway Between Birmingham and LondonAnonymous57m$2 · $0.00
Scenes in the West; or, The Sunday-School and TemperanceAnonymous2h 21m$2 · $0.00
1 ClementAnonymous1h 36m$1 · $0.00
A Journal of the Expedition to CarthagenaAnonymous, Tobias Smollett, Thomas Wentworth2h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Story of Grettir the StrongAnonymous9h 14m$1 · $0.00
The National Nursery BookAnonymous1h 20m$2 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m$20 · $0.00
Frederick Douglass: All 3 Memoirs in One VolumeFrederick Douglass44h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 10m$2 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5 (1)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20
LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m$28 · $0.00
You may also like
Timeless Classic Short StoriesVarious9h 21m$18 · $0.00
ChancellorsvilleJames Reasoner11h 41m$21
Between the LinesBoyd Cable6h$2.30
Dispatches from the PacificRay E. Boomhower8h 33m$20
The Cost of CourageKelly Estes3h 7m$14
A Blue Devil of France: Epic figures and stories of the Great War, 1914-1918Gustav P. Capart3h 12m$2 · $0.00
The Red HorizonPatrick MacGill4h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Log of a NoncombatantHorace Green3h 15m$2 · $0.00
The Human TouchSapper8h 37m$2 · $0.00
Road RageJoe Hill, Stephen King, Richard Matheson2h 26m$16 · $0.00
The DesertersCharles Glass13h 11m$22
"Contemptible", by "Casualty"Anonymous4h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Golden SlavePoul Anderson7h 4m$1 · $0.00
Many FrontsLewis R. Freeman5h 40m$2 · $0.00
On the right of the British lineGilbert Nobbs3h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Sebastopol SketchesLeo Tolstoy4h 50m$1 · $0.00
Collisions of the DamnedJames Young12h 24m$25
The TurncoatSiegfried Lenz8h 16m$20
Men, Women and GunsH. C. McNeile6h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Long TrickBartimeus10h 23m$2.30