A Fine View of the Show

Drawing from 130 letters, this account offers an intimate view of Hector Jackson's journey from a farm in British Columbia to the brutal realities of World War I's Western Front. Initially filled with idealism, his experience at the Battle of the Somme and subsequent engagements reveals the harshness of trench warfare. Awarded the Military Cross for bravery, Jackson's story culminates with his gassing just before the war's end. Accompanied by photographs, Andrew Jackson's introduction and notes provide historical context to this compelling narrative.