In this gripping memoir, Paul Hamelius describes his experiences during the siege of Liège in 1914, one of the first battles of World War I. With vivid descriptions of combat and thoughtful reflections on the nature of war, Hamelius provides a harrowing and deeply moving account of one of the most significant events of the 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.