Battle of the Nations (song)

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"Battle of the nations"
Song
PublishedE.T. Paull Music Co.
Released1915
Songwriter(s) E.T. Paull

Battle of the Nations is a World War I era song released in 1915. E.T. Paull wrote the music and lyrics for the piece. The song was published by E.T. Paull Music Co. of New York, New York. [1] On the cover, there is a colorful depiction of a battle scene. On the borders are seals from different countries, including Japan, Belgium, France, and Germany. The song is a "companion piece to the celebrated Napoleon's last charge descriptive march," as stated on the cover. [2]

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References

  1. Parker, Bernard S. (2007). World War I Sheet Music. Vol. 1. Jefferson: McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 45. ISBN   978-0-7864-2798-7.
  2. Battle of the nations: descriptive march. OCLC   53114742 . Retrieved 7 January 2016 via OCLC WorldCat.