A Yankee Major Invades Belgium: The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission Paperback - 2005

""A Yankee Major Invades Belgium: The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission"" is a non-fiction book written by George Taggart. The book chronicles the experiences of Major Taggart during his time in Belgium during World War I. Taggart was sent to Belgium as part of a humanitarian mission to help the Belgian people who were suffering from the effects of the war. The book describes Taggart's interactions with the Belgian people, including his efforts to provide food, shelter, and medical care to those in need. It also details the challenges he faced, including the language barrier and the danger posed by enemy forces. Throughout the book, Taggart emphasizes the importance of mercy and peace, and his belief that the war could be ended through negotiation rather than violence. Overall, ""A Yankee Major Invades Belgium"" provides a unique perspective on World War I and the efforts of those who worked to alleviate its devastating effects.1916. The Chronicle of a Merciful and Peaceful Mission to Europe During the World War. Contents: The Major's Call; The Armies that Save Amid the Armies that Destroy; Dangers of the North Sea-Winchell Mistaken for a Spy; The C.R.B.; Refugees in Holland; The Key that Unlocked Belgium's Door; Winchell in Germany; Belgium's Door Opens; Interviews with German Officials; What the Major Did in Belgium; The Children of Belgium; Social Conditions; Sidelight Stories of Belgian Life; What Europe Thinks of America; Waterloo.-Shall America Lead the Nations?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.