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

Father Duffy's Story is a memoir written by Francis P. Duffy, a Catholic priest who served as a chaplain for the Fighting Sixty-Ninth regiment during World War I. The book details Father Duffy's experiences with the regiment, including his interactions with soldiers, his spiritual guidance, and his involvement in some of the most significant battles of the war. The book also explores the personal struggles and challenges that Father Duffy faced during his time in the military, including his doubts about his own faith and the loss of many of his friends and fellow soldiers. Despite the difficult subject matter, the book is also filled with humor and light-hearted anecdotes, showcasing Father Duffy's unique personality and his ability to connect with those around him. Overall, Father Duffy's Story is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey through war, faith, and the human experience.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.