Day by Day with the Russian Army, 1914-15

"Day by Day with the Russian Army, 1914-15" by Bernard Pares is a historical document. It recounts the author's time as a British witness embedded with the Russian army during World War I. The narrative follows the author’s journey through the war, capturing his initial enthusiasm and observations and evolving as he witnesses the war’s effects on soldiers and civilians. Pares explains his background to position himself as a knowledgeable observer as the war begins. He prepares for his journey to the front by noting his connections with important people while pointing out how eager the Russian citizens were as they prepared for war. The story highlights the social and political parts of the conflict, detailing how the soldiers were, how they talked with the local people, and how the war changed a whole country. The book shows the struggles and sacrifices of a country fighting in a major war.