Father Duffy's Story: A Tale of Humor and Heroism, of Life and Death with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth

Duffy, Francis P

ISBN 10: 1417905964 / ISBN 13: 9781417905966

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Father Duffy's Story: A Tale of Humor and Heroism, of Life and Death with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1417905964
• ISBN 13: 9781417905966
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Father Duffy's Story is a book written by Francis P. Duffy, which tells the tale of the Fighting Sixty-Ninth, a regiment of soldiers who fought in World War I. The book is a memoir of Father Duffy's experiences as a chaplain with the regiment, and it provides a unique perspective on the war. The book is filled with humor and heroism, as well as stories of life and death on the battlefield. Father Duffy's Story is a moving account of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in the war, and it is a tribute to the bravery and resilience of those who served.1919. With an historical appendix by Joyce Kilmer. From the Preface: Battles are not fought by commanding officers alone, not even by chaplains unaided; and the men who do the fighting usually get little personal credit for their valor. My chronicle claims no merit save that of being true. The only critics I had in mind while writing it were those who fought in France. If they say that the pictures are true, I am content. The diary style has been deliberately chosen because it permits the introduction of incidents, and also lends itself to the telling a plain unvarnished tale. Contents: Preparations at Home; In Training Abroad; The Luneville Sector; The Baccarat Sector; The Champagne Defensive; The Battle of the Ourcq; After the Battle; The St. Mihiel Offensive; The Argonne Offensive; and With the Army of Occupation.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.