My Year of the War: Including an Account of Experiences With the Troops in France, and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet, Which Is Here Given ... Time in Its Complete Form (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Palmer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666040869 ISBN 13: 9780666040862

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Eye-opening wartime memoir from a leading American correspondent, offering a clear, humane view of World War I.

This edition presents Frederick Palmer’s firsthand experiences with the British army in France and at sea, woven into a broader picture of the war. It blends on‑the‑ground detail with thoughtful reflections on strategy, leadership, and the human cost of conflict, all presented in a calm, accessible voice.

• Read vivid scenes from the front lines, trenches, and shelled towns, told through the eyes of a seasoned observer
• Gain a grounded sense of military logistics, training, and the challenges of mobilizing new armies
• Get a rare glimpse of the British Grand Fleet and naval operations from the perspective of a traveling correspondent
• Understand the clash of nations, motives, and the personal courage that shaped early modern warfare

Ideal for readers of World War I history and memoirs who want a clear, on‑the‑ground perspective without sensationalism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666040869
• ISBN 13: 9780666040862
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 482