As I Saw It in the Trenches - by Dae Hinson (Paperback)

About the Book

"Dae Hinson's World War I memoir gives a compelling account of a young man's induction into the army, basic training, friendships formed and frontline combat in France with the 156th Infantry. Hinson vividly records his daily struggles for survival in the trenches amid gas attacks, exploding shells and the constant "rattle and fuss" of machine-gun fire"--

Book Synopsis

"Now that the United States has declared war upon the German Empire, and that men will more than likely be conscripted into the service, I shall feel embarrassed should I fail to be among the first to go to the training camp," wrote Dae Hinson of Leesville, Louisiana, in April 1917. His World War I memoir gives a compelling account of a young man's induction into the army, basic training, friendships formed and frontline combat in France with the 156th Infantry. Hinson vividly records his daily struggles for survival in the trenches amid gas attacks, exploding shells and the constant "rattle and fuss" of machine-gun fire.

Review Quotes

"valuable...an authentic reflection of Hinson's experiences...very descriptive and frank...a very good job describing the indescribable...a vivid insight into combat and soldiering in the First World War...highly recommended"--Military Review.

About the Author

The late Dae Hinson taught in Louisiana schools for 38 years. He lived in Vernon Parish in Leesville, Louisiana.