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A Yankee Major Invades Belgium: The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission

A Yankee Major Invades Belgium: The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission

Taggart, George
Winchell, Wallace

Hardcover

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesWorld War I

ISBN10: 1163338079
ISBN13: 9781163338070
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Yankee Major Invades Belgium: The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission is a non-fiction book written by George Taggart. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a major in the American Army during World War I. Specifically, it covers his time in Belgium, where he was sent on a mission to help with the relief efforts in the war-torn country.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Taggart's mission. He writes about his arrival in Belgium, his interactions with the local people, and the challenges he faced as he tried to provide aid and support to those in need.Throughout the book, Taggart emphasizes the importance of compassion and mercy in times of war. He describes his efforts to provide food, shelter, and medical care to the people of Belgium, and he emphasizes the need for all nations to work together to promote peace and understanding.Overall, A Yankee Major Invades Belgium is a powerful and moving account of one man's efforts to make a difference in a world torn apart by war. It is a reminder of the importance of compassion, empathy, and cooperation in times of crisis, and it offers a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers and civilians during World War I.1916. The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission to Europe During the World War. Contents: The Major's Call; The Armies that Save Amid the Armies that Destroy; Dangers of the North Sea-Winchell Mistaken for a Spy; The C.R.B.; Refugees in Holland; The Key that Unlocked Belgium's Door; Winchell in Germany; Belgium's Door Opens; Interviews with German Officials; What the Major Did in Belgium; The Children of Belgium; Social Conditions; Sidelight Stories of Belgian Life; What Europe Thinks of America; Waterloo.-Shall America Lead the Nations?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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