Private Doakes and Me!

By Herbert C. Taylor

Book Overview

Private Doakes and Me is a memoir written by Herbert C. Taylor, chronicling his experiences as a young soldier serving in the United States Army during World War II. The book is structured as a series of anecdotes, each one detailing a different aspect of Taylor's time in the military. Throughout the book, Taylor shares his thoughts and feelings about the war, his fellow soldiers, and the challenges he faced as a young man thrust into a dangerous and unfamiliar situation. The title of the book refers to Taylor's close friendship with another soldier named Private Doakes, who becomes a recurring character in the memoir. Taylor describes the bond that he and Doakes formed during their time together in the Army, and how their friendship helped them to cope with the difficulties of military life. Private Doakes and Me is a candid and personal account of one man's experience of war, and offers a unique perspective on the human side of military service. Taylor's writing is engaging and often humorous, and his stories provide a vivid picture of what life was like for soldiers during this tumultuous period in history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in World War II history, as well as those interested in personal memoirs and military literature.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: 1417998261
• ISBN13: 9781417998265
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"