Van Aardappel-mes tot Officiersdegen

Published under the pseudonym Melis Stoke, 'Van Aardappel-mes tot Officiersdegen' is a collection of military memoirs written during World War I, reflecting the experiences of Herman Salomons, who was called to service in March 1916. The book offers a humorous and sometimes cynical perspective on military life in the Netherlands, which remained neutral during the war. Salomons' unique insights provide a rare glimpse into the challenges faced by soldiers and the absurdities of military bureaucracy.