Bloem, Walter (Elberfeld, Wuppertal, 1868-1951, Lübeck), a lawyer, turned in 1904 to literature and from 1911 to 1914 was a theatrical producer. He served in both wars. His strongly nationalistic novels were widely read, but he was not whole-heartedly acknowledged by the National Socialists. A 10-volume edition of his novels appeared in 1928, after which he continued to write novels (and stories), Kämpfer überm Abgrund (1944) being his last. During his early career he also wrote plays which were seen on the stage, including a tragedy on Heinrich von Plauen (1902).
" ... extremely well written and serves as an outstanding snapshot
of life during the hectic and dynamic days of the summer and fall
of 1914."--War History Online
"...what makes this book special is the fact that Bloehm was a
novelist in civilian life, and uses his literary skills to describe
in detail the actions and emotions from the perspective of a front
line soldier....Bloehm wrote in late 1914 while convalescing from
wounds, so the vivid details of these first two months of the war
were still fresh and unclouded. "--Military Modelcraft
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