A Rifleman Went to War
- 404 pages
- 15 hours of reading
(LARGE PRINT EDITION) This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
Herbert McBride's military service was marked by a profound sense of duty and valor, as chronicled in his acclaimed first-person account of World War I. His writing offers a powerful blend of honor and personal struggle, delving into the complexities of wartime experience. McBride's narrative explores the themes of courage and human frailty, providing readers with an unflinching look at the realities of conflict.


(LARGE PRINT EDITION) This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
Focusing on the author's transformation into a Canadian infantryman during the Great War, the narrative offers a blend of humor and stark realism, capturing the harsh realities of trench life as a machine gunner. With vivid descriptions, it reveals the grit and authenticity of wartime experiences, making it an essential read for those interested in true war accounts. Herbert W. McBride, a Captain in the Indiana National Guard, presents one of the finest first-person narratives of World War I, now enhanced with a new biography.