German Soldiers in the Great War by Bernd Ulrich -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Front Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword List of Plates Introduction

I. Interpretations of the Front-line Experience II. The German Army During the War III. Principles of this Edition

Prologue

‘Just a small detail’ A Question

Chapter 1: The War Begins

Germany – A Madhouse Enthusiasm? Becoming a Man War Volunteers ‘Shame’ Unfit For Service First Disappointments ‘If We Had an Armistice Now’

Chapter 2: The Realities of War

After a Long Time of Peace New at the Front The War of Position Begins Early Crises and Insights After Two and a Half Months of War Everyday Worries Perceptions and Images of the Enemies Prussia and the Other German States Injuries, Death and Killing Methods of Warfare and Impact of Arms Emotional Casualties and their ‘Treatment’ Religion and War Mail from the Heimat

Chapter 3: Grievances

‘The Yoke of War’ Imposing Discipline Marginal Misconduct Tied Up Superiors Blood Sacrifices ‘Hindenburg’s Thanks’ ‘Scribbles’ Hunger If You Go on Furlough Leave from War? In the Rear Area Complaints and Censorship Anonymous Letters

Chapter 4: Refusal and Disobedience

Injured Soldiers Going Back Home Self-Mutilation Fraternization Against the War Loans ‘Shirkers’ Peace for Days and Weeks An Opinion Poll Prisoner of War ‘Riots’ Measures War? Without Me!

Chapter 5: The End

Towards the End Rural Homesickness Discipline and Politics Reports – From the Bottom Up The 1918 January Strike Last Hopes – Last Offensives ‘Victory Frenzy’ ‘Hangover’ ‘Sucked Dry’ ‘Peace at Any Price’ Radicalization

Epilogue

A Plea

Glossary List of Abbreviations Notes to Introduction Document Sources Further Reading