The Great War As I Saw It

The Great War As I Saw It by Canon Frederick George Scott is a deeply personal and moving memoir of World War I written from the perspective of a Canadian chaplain who served on the front lines. As a senior chaplain with the Canadian Expeditionary Force Scott witnessed firsthand the horrors of war while providing spiritual support to soldiers in some of the most brutal battles of the conflict.The book recounts Scott’s experiences from the early days of enlistment through the major campaigns in France and Belgium. He describes the hardships faced by soldiers the camaraderie that sustained them and the emotional toll of ministering to the wounded and dying. His reflections go beyond mere battlefield accounts offering insights into the moral and spiritual struggles of war as well as the courage and sacrifice of those who fought.