A Rifleman Went To War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436692045)

A Rifleman Went To War is a memoir written by Herbert W. McBride, an American soldier who served in World War I. The book details McBride's experiences as a marksman in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, fighting in the trenches of France and Belgium. McBride describes the harsh realities of war, including the constant threat of death, the physical and emotional toll of combat, and the camaraderie and brotherhood among soldiers. The book also includes detailed accounts of McBride's training and tactics as a rifleman, as well as his interactions with other soldiers and officers. McBride's vivid and personal writing style brings the reader into the trenches alongside him, making A Rifleman Went To War a compelling and poignant account of one soldier's experiences in the Great War.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.

Author: Herbert Wes McBride
ISBN-10: 1436692040
ISBN-13: 9781436692045
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d