Good Soldier; A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters, 1914-1918

Good Soldier; A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters, 1914-1918

N. P. Dawson
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Останній 27.08.2026

This podcast presents a selection of letters written by soldiers from various nations during World War I, including French, English, Italian, and American troops. Each letter is introduced with a brief paragraph about the writer, offering a personal glimpse into the experiences and spirit of the soldiers. The collection aims to capture the resilience and humanity of those who served, as described in the author's introduction.

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    “Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David Wales
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  • Good Soldier A Selection Of Soldiers' Letters 1914-1918 - N P Dawson 13.07.2026 3год 57хв
    “Here are boys, all sorts of boys: French, English, Italian, American… These are soldiers’ letters written home. But reading, one finds that he does not think of them as letters at all, but as boys… but the spirit of these letters cannot be defeated. The dead will rise again.” Each letter is introduced by a paragraph or two about the writer. - Summary by Author's Introduction and David Wales

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