A poignant journey through the Great War, seen through the eyes of an American pilot.In 1917, Arthur Clifford Kimber traded Stanford for the Western Front, carrying the first U.S. flag into battle. Through his letters, witness his transformation from an idealistic student to a war-hardened pilot amidst the chaos of WWI.
Experience the war firsthand: from vibrant descriptions of New York and encounters with historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Lillian Gish, to the stark realities of trench warfare and aerial dogfights. This collection unveils a young man's courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit. Perfect for readers seeking:
- Personal accounts of WWI
- Aviation history
- Military biographies
"Replete with excellent maps, many of Kimber's photographs, and with an index and adequate bibliography,An American on the Western Frontis a valuable addition to the accounts of American participants in the Great War."—The Journal of America's Military Past
A stand-out…remarkable…
An American on the Western Frontis both historically valuable and deeply moving. Patrick Gregory and Elizabeth Nurser are to be commended for bringing this lost aviator back to life in an exceptionally well-researched and well-illustrated volume. —
Journal of Military History
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