from gmillar

Sub-titled: "The Adventures of an American in the British Army", this is a little more than that. It is an intimate view of trench warfare as practised in World War One. It is a well-told set of stories making up a volume describing Hall's observations. It lauds the tenacity of the "British Bull ...

from elephant_issues

A fascinating account of "Tommy Atkins" around 1915, including the Battle of Loos. Includes many insightful elements regarding general mindset of the troops (layman's psychology). Particularly useful for Americans researching the British Army, as Hall, being American, has the opportunity to analy...

from elephant_issues

A fascinating account of "Tommy Atkins" around 1915, including the Battle of Loos. Includes many insightful elements regarding general mindset of the troops (layman's psychology). Particularly useful for Americans researching the British Army, as Hall, being American, has the opportunity to analy...