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A Yankee In The Trenches (1918)

A Yankee In The Trenches (1918)

Holmes, Robert Derby

Paperback

Historical FiguresMilitary BiographiesWorld War I

ISBN10: 1436758351
ISBN13: 9781436758352
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Yankee In The Trenches is a memoir written by Robert Derby Holmes, an American volunteer who fought in World War I in the British Army. Published in 1918, the book provides a first-hand account of the author's experiences and observations during his time serving in the trenches.The book begins with Holmes' decision to leave his comfortable life in the United States to join the war effort in Europe. He describes his journey to England, his training in the army, and his eventual deployment to the front lines in France.Throughout the book, Holmes vividly describes the harsh conditions and constant danger that he and his fellow soldiers faced in the trenches. He writes about the horrors of gas attacks, the constant threat of sniper fire, and the physical and emotional toll that the war took on him and his comrades.Despite the grim subject matter, A Yankee In The Trenches also contains moments of humor and camaraderie, as Holmes and his fellow soldiers find ways to cope with the stress and trauma of war.Overall, A Yankee In The Trenches offers a compelling and insightful glimpse into the experiences of an American soldier fighting in World War I, and provides a valuable historical perspective on one of the most significant events of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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