Frederick George Scott – författare

Between 1914 and 1918, as many as 8.5 million soldiers gave their lives in 'The Great War'. Many set off for the front lines filled with optimism and a belief that the war would be over in a few months. They soon learned of the true horrors of war. A few sought to share their experiences with the wider world as they wrote diaries, personal accounts of life in the trenches and poems.This 5-volume box-set includes a diverse range of accounts by Allied soldiers and a collection of poetry:• Nothing of Importance by Bernard Adams• The Great War as I Saw It by Frederick George Scott• A Woman's Experiences in the Great War by Louise Mack• What the 'Boys' Did Over There edited by Henry L. Fox• The Poetry of World War IPerfect for military history enthusiasts, this collection contains powerful and moving accounts of World War I from the voices of those who experienced it.

''May the eyes of Canada never be blind to that glorious light which shines upon our young national life from the deeds of those "who counted not their lives dear unto themselves"''.When World War I broke out in the summer of 1914, the Canadian chaplain Frederick George Scott volunteered for service despite his fears. He spent four long years in the trenches on the western front, where he developed close bonds with his fellow soldiers and sought to maintain his faith while the world around him collapsed into chaos.In evocative language befitting his background as a poet, Scott lays bare the horrors of modern warfare. Filled with heart-wrenching descriptions and tragic detail, The Great War as I Saw It is a powerful meditation on the Canadian experience during World War I and an important look into the life of the ordinary soldier.