Russian Occupation Leaves No Room for Poles, Ukrainians, and Jews; Pogroms widespread Special to The Great War Project (3-4 March) Life is becoming very difficult for ethnic minorities living in territory that Russia has seized in its victories over the Austrians in Central Europe. Russian successes on the battle field are delivering into Russian hands. much…
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GERMAN BATTLEFIELD DIARY CITES SAVAGERY OF OWN TROOPS
by Mike Shuster
Soldier Calls German Behavior ‘Bestiality.’ Special to The Great War Project (17-18 December) The German treatment of wounded prisoners is sparking outrage in Britain and France. More and more stories emerge of the killing of the wounded. “The savagery of the conflict,” writes historian Martin Gilbert “was to arouse great indignation when details of German…