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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Now It Can Be Told by Philip Gibbs is a memoir. The genre is war journalism and memoir. Philip Gibbs, a British journalist and one of five officially sanctioned war correspondents during World War I, provides a detailed, unvarnished account of the war's grim realities. The book captures the stark horror of trench warfare, the psychological toll on soldiers, and the pervasive disillusionment among the troops. Gibbs writes with a poignant honesty, describing the harrowing experiences he witnessed on the front lines and the stark contrast between the propagandist portrayal of the war and its brutal reality. Gibbs's narrative is both personal and comprehensive, offering insights into the everyday lives of soldiers, the devastating impact of modern weaponry, and the emotional scars left by the conflict. His writing is imbued with a sense of urgency and a deep empathy for those who endured the war's hardships. "Now It Can Be Told" serves as a powerful reminder of the war's human cost and the importance of honest reporting. It remains a significant work for its historical value and its unflinching portrayal of the true face of war.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Now It Can Be Told by Philip Gibbs is a memoir. The genre is war journalism and memoir. Philip Gibbs, a British journalist and one of five officially sanctioned war correspondents during World War I, provides a detailed, unvarnished account of the war's grim realities. The book captures the stark horror of trench warfare, the psychological toll on soldiers, and the pervasive disillusionment among the troops. Gibbs writes with a poignant honesty, describing the harrowing experiences he witnessed on the front lines and the stark contrast between the propagandist portrayal of the war and its brutal reality. Gibbs's narrative is both personal and comprehensive, offering insights into the everyday lives of soldiers, the devastating impact of modern weaponry, and the emotional scars left by the conflict. His writing is imbued with a sense of urgency and a deep empathy for those who endured the war's hardships. "Now It Can Be Told" serves as a powerful reminder of the war's human cost and the importance of honest reporting. It remains a significant work for its historical value and its unflinching portrayal of the true face of war.