A Volunteer Poilu (1916)

By Henry Sheahan

Book Overview

A Volunteer Poilu, written by Henry Sheahan and published in 1916, is a memoir of his experiences as a volunteer soldier in the French army during World War I. Sheahan was an American who joined the French army in 1915, after being turned away from the American army due to his age. The book details his training, his time in the trenches, and his interactions with fellow soldiers and officers. Sheahan provides vivid descriptions of the conditions in the trenches, including the constant danger of enemy fire and the physical and emotional toll of trench warfare. He also shares his thoughts on the war and his reasons for volunteering to fight. A Volunteer Poilu offers a unique perspective on World War I, as it is written by an American who fought in the French army. It provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a volunteer soldier and sheds light on the experiences of soldiers from different countries fighting in the same 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164556274
• ISBN13: 9781164556275
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"