R Derby Holmes

A Yankee in the Trenches R Derby Holmes

A Yankee in the Trenches is the story of an American who joined the British Army and fought in World War I. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. I have tried as an American in writing this book to give the public a complete view of the trenches and life on the Western Front as it appeared to me, and also my impression of conditions and men as I found them. As in the case of all men in the trenches, I heard things and stories that especially impressed me, so I have written them as hearsay, not taking to myself credit as their originator. I trust that the reader will find as much joy in the cockney character as I did and which I have tried to show the public.