The Command Is Forward: Tales of the A. E. F. Battlefields as They Appeared in the Stars and Stripes (1919)

By Alexander Woollcott

Book Overview

The Command Is Forward: Tales Of The A. E. F. Battlefields As They Appeared In The Stars And Stripes (1919) is a book written by Alexander Woollcott. The book is a collection of stories that were originally published in The Stars and Stripes, a newspaper that was written by and for the American Expeditionary Forces (A. E. F.) during World War I. The stories are based on Woollcott's experiences as a correspondent for the newspaper, and they provide a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of the soldiers who fought in it. The book covers a wide range of topics, including battles, trench warfare, and life in the trenches. It also includes stories about the soldiers themselves, their bravery, their humor, and their camaraderie. The Command Is Forward is a fascinating look at World War I from a perspective that is often overlooked, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165222833
• ISBN13: 9781165222834
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"