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The Bombardment of Reims

By Barr Ferree
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A detailed, illustrated contemporary account documenting the prolonged artillery siege of Reims during the First World War. It compiles a day-by-day chronology (1914–1917), eyewitness descriptions and photographs of the cathedral and civic buildings, records of bombardments and casualties, and assessments of architectural damage, tracing military actions, intermittent occupation, civilian suffering, fires, and the progressive destruction of monuments, and concluding with a postscript and inventories of ruined structures.

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Barr Ferree

Barr Ferree was an American author known for his work on historical events, particularly during the tumultuous times of World War I. His notable work, "The Bombardment of Reims," provides a detailed account of the impact of war on the city of Reims, France. Ferree's writing captures the devastation and human experience during this period, contributing to the understanding of the war's effects on urban centers and civilian life. His focus on historical narratives offers readers insight into the complexities of conflict and its aftermath.

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