Excerpt from Rainbow Memories: Character Sketches and History of the First Battalion 166th Infantry, 42nd Division, American Expeditionary Force
As some one, whom I now do not recall, has said, "I have but one sentiment for soldiers; cheers for the living, and reverence for the dead."
And so this little volume referring to our active service in the World War, is fittingly and reverently dedicated to our comrades who found in the midst of conflict the serenity of death.
May it, too, be the medium of keeping alive the fraternal associations and friendships among the living, who braved with equal courage and fortitude the ever-present imperilments of the war.
As a Battalion you have had no superiors - and few equals. You have been a magnificent fighting unit. I tender my appreciation of your valor as well as my sincere assurances of continued confidence, affection and esteem.
To the chief author of this brief history, First Lieutenant Alison Reppy - to its character artist, Private Heathcote Mann, Company A - to its map artist, Private Rudolph Cullen, Company C - I present my compliments and unreservedly pass my judgment that their work has been well done and reflects credit upon their efforts and ability.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Rainbow Memories