The Log of a Noncombatant

"The Log of a Noncombatant" by Horace Green is a memoir from 1915 where the author, working as a war correspondent with his friend Willard Luther, journeys into the heart of World War I in Belgium. His writing paints a stark picture of the war's early days, documenting the destruction and misery he witnesses in battle-scarred cities, and his narrative begins with his arrival in Europe and his observations of the war's impact, highlighting the heavy martial atmosphere in Belgian cities and the pervasive fear among everyday people. Through encounters with soldiers, refugees, and ravaged towns, Green offers a first-hand look at the profound effects of war on humanity, and it is a personal narrative filled with insights.