The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915 Being the Second Volume of "Field Notes from the Russian Front"

"The Russian Campaign, April to August, 1915" by Stanley Washburn is a historical narrative that acts as the second book in the 'Field Notes from the Russian Front' series, giving readers a close look at the Russian army's battles during World War One. As a special reporter for “The Times,” Washburn shares what he saw and learned about the realities Russian soldiers faced and the battles that unfolded. The story begins with the important military event of Przemysl's fall in Galicia, showing how people in Petrograd reacted with hope and patriotism as news of the victory spread, even gathering to celebrate in the face of bad weather. Washburn paints a picture of war's harsh conditions alongside the strong spirit of the soldiers as they face the difficulties of modern war, also showing how the significant news event impacted morale and strategy, leading into more investigations of later military campaigns.