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Welcome to ww1 FRAGMENTS

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ww 1 FRAGMENTS   is  a quiet space where I share small pieces of history from the First World War. Over the past several years, I’ve written or published more than seventeen books about the Great War, each exploring different moments, experiences, voices, and first-person accounts from the conflict— fragments that still resonate more than a century later. Every week, I’ll be posting short passages from my books, occasional photographs, and small historical details that deserve a place of their own. Nothing long or overwhelming—just special moments from the Great War, presented one fragment at a time.   Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you’ll join me on this quiet journey into yesterday. . . . . . Next time: KILLING FIELDS of WORLD WAR ONE by Cotter Bass.   Never miss a new Post! Scroll down to the lower left sidebar to enter your email address for your FREE subscription. You’ll get every new Post from ww1 FRAGMENTS sent straight to your inb...

AN AVIATOR’S FIELD BOOK

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OVERVIEW: AN AVIATOR'S FIELD BOOK by Captain Oswald Bölcke is a historical account written during the First World War. The book consists of field reports from the brave German aviator Oswald Bölcke, detailing his aerial experiences and military operations from August 1914 to October 1916. The narrative captures the excitement and dangers of aviation during wartime, providing insight into the life of military pilots and the evolution of air combat. The opening of the work introduces the life and beginnings of Captain Bölcke as a fighter pilot, highlighting his early military aspirations, training, and the onset of the war. He recounts various experiences, from mobilization to flying missions alongside his brother Wilhelm, to emphasizing the educational aspects of aviation and his innate desire for action. The entries showcase the camaraderie among pilots and the challenges they faced, including navigating enemy fire, aerial dogfights, and the psychological toll of their experienc...