The Great War Through a Doughboy's Eyes

<p>Corporal Howard P. Claypoole kept two diaries and sent many letters and postcards home throughout his WWI service in the U.S. Army from 8 October 1917 through 29 August 1919 during the war and the period of occupation. These along with his paybook paint a vivid picture of the life and hardships of an American enlisted man's trials and tribulations while fighting the Germans and provide a keen insight to the times. This fascinating book by Corporal Claypoole's grandson contains transcriptions and analysis of these as well as his paybook his wound order newspaper clippings of his wounding his discharge papers and other miscellaneous papers along with photos of his playing cards pictures dice dog tags medals bayonets coins and his rifle sling with many unit crests from other units he encountered. The book also includes photos and information about his posthumous Purple Heart along with his WWI Victory Medal and campaign clasps. History buffs WWI scholars and historians are sure to devour this unique account of one soldier's journey through the Great War.</p>