Deeds That Will Never Die: Stories of Heroism in the Great War

This book is an enthralling collection of remarkable stories of bravery and selflessness from World War One. The author has collated personal accounts from wounded soldiers, letters written home, and interviews with officers, to capture the resilience and courage of the British troops. The book follows the British Expeditionary Force from their first encounter with the enemy at Mons, through the famous Battle of the Rivers and the fierce fighting during the German advance on Paris. It examines the grim determination of men faced with overwhelming odds and the camaraderie that grew in the face of danger. On a broader scale, the book provides a snapshot of the First World War from the perspective of those fighting on the front lines. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and dangers they faced, the sacrifices they made, and the indomitable spirit that led them to ultimate victory.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.