Across letters and diaries, a first-hand look at wartime life from mobilization to homeward bound.
This collection follows Edwin James Tippett Jr., a military police volunteer, through the grind and color of World War I. From the Ohio mobilization camp to the trenches of France and the voyage home, the book blends personal letters, diary entries, and vivid scenes that reveal the day-to-day realities, humor, and humanity of soldiers at war.
- Experience behind-the-scenes moments of mobilization, training, and daily life in camps
- Read candid observations from England, France, and Belgium, including interactions with locals and soldiers
- See wartime life through letters, diaries, and illustrated inserts that capture mood, culture, and travel
- Understand the mix of discipline, camaraderie, and small acts of resilience that defined the era
Ideal for readers of WWI memoirs, letter collections, and military history that foregrounds personal voices over broad narratives.