Meuse-Argonne Diary: A Division Commander in World War I by William M. Wright, Robert H. Ferrell ISBN: 0826215270
Published by University of Missouri on June 9th 2004
Pages: 192
Len's Summary: The story of a successful division, the 89th, drawn from the diary of its leader Major General William Wright, who was later promoted to Corps commander.
Intimate Voices from the First World War
Intimate Voices from the First World War by Sarah Wallis, Svetlana Palmer ISBN: 0060582596
Published by William Morrow on January 6th 2004
Pages: 400
Len's Summary: First published in 2004, this book contains first-person accounts, often in translation, from the diaries of men on both sides of the front. Available from Amazon.co.uk.
Douglas Haig Diaries and Letters 1914–1918
Douglas Haig Diaries and Letters 1914–1918 by Gary Sheffield, John M. Bourne, John Bourne ISBN: 0753820757
Published by Orion Publishing on October 1st 2006
Pages: 560
Len's Summary: Advertised as offering previously unpublished material some of it -- not surprisingly -- unflattering to Asquith and Lloyd George. Sheffield and Bourne are both authors of several earlier histories of The Great War.
Between Two Worlds: A Rajput Officer in the Indian Army, 1905-21: Based on the Diary of Amar Singh of Jaipur
Between Two Worlds: A Rajput Officer in the Indian Army, 1905-21: Based on the Diary of Amar Singh of Jaipur by DeWitt C. Ellinwood Jr. ISBN: 0761831134
Published by Hamilton Books on February 28th 2005
Pages: 694
Len's Summary: A veteran of the Boxer Rebellion, Singh was granted a restricted commission in 1905. Given a regular commission in 1917, Singh's diaries offer an unusual look at the British Indian Army in the period of The Great War. Dr. Ellinwood, professor-emeritus at SUNY Albany, spoke at the 2005 WFA national seminar at Plattsburgh.
Remembering World War I: An Engineer’s Diary of the War
Remembering World War I: An Engineer's Diary of the War by Charles Edward Dilkes ISBN: 9780692028612
Published by Juliet Publishing on August 27th 2014
Pages: 192
Len's Summary: A volunteer AEF engineer sergeant tells his story.
The Diary of a Dead Officer: Being the Posthumous Papers of Arthur Graeme West
The Diary of a Dead Officer: Being the Posthumous Papers of Arthur Graeme West by Arthur Graeme West, Nigel Jones ISBN: 1853677299
Published by Greenhill Books on June 1st 2007
Pages: 192
Len's Summary: A young English scholar enlists in a rush of enthusiasm in 1915, becomes an officer, and then bitterly disillusioned with army life. First published in 1917, this work includes a number of West’s poems.
Through the Dark Night: The War Diary of the Master of Belhaven, Royal Artillery 1914-1918
Through the Dark Night: The War Diary of the Master of Belhaven, Royal Artillery 1914-1918 by Ralph Hamilton ISBN: 1874622833
on April 2007
Pages: 312
Len's Summary: Complete diary entries of a career officer supplemented by sketch maps.
A Doctor on the Western Front: The Diaries of Henry Owens 1914-1918
A Doctor on the Western Front: The Diaries of Henry Owens 1914-1918 by Henry Owens, John Hutton ISBN: 9781781593066
Published by Pen & Sword Military on July 1st 2013
Genres: Biography & Autobiography, Personal Memoirs, History, Military, World War I, Literary Collections, Diaries & Journals
Pages: 201
Len's Summary: The diaries of a Norfolk medical doctor who volunteered for the Royal Medical Corps in 1914. -- War diary of a British physician who spent four years behind the front treating the wounded of three armies.
A Home Front Diary, 1914-18
A Home Front Diary, 1914-18 by Lillie Scales ISBN: 9781445618968
Published by Amberley Publishing on March 19th 2014
Genres: Biography & Autobiography, General, Personal Memoirs, History, Military, World War I, Literary Collections, Diaries & Journals
Pages: 224
Len's Summary: Diary of a British housewife whose family took in Belgian refugees and ANZAC soldiers.
Wings of War: An Airman’s Diary of the Last Year of the War
Wings of War by Rudolf StarkClaud W. Sykes ISBN: 9781612001876
on February 19th 2015
Genres: History, Military, World War I, Aviation, Literary Collections, Diaries & Journals
Pages: 228
Len's Summary: The end game of the Imperial German air force first published in 1933.
Randal Gaulke
A Message from the WW1HA President:
14 March 2022
On Saturday March 12 the WW1HA hosted its first ever online quiz night. This was a fun way to get geographically distant members together virtually. We are considering doing this a few times a year.
The next issue of World War One Illustrated (WWOI) will be printed shortly. Members/subscribers should receive their printed issue in the next month or so.
Members are encouraged to participate in the monthly online seminars hosted by the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter; and we plan to announce a gathering of WW1HA members at the National World War I Museum’s Fall 2022 symposium. Stay tuned!
Do you have a special interest or knowledge regarding a WW1 topic? Consider sharing your knowledge by writing an article for WWOI or a shorter blog post (500 – 1,000 words) for the WW1HA Facebook page. Talk to Editor Ed Klekowski (edk1418@gmail.com) or Charles Van Way (cvanway@kc.rr.com) for more details.
Finally, you can always reach out to me with your thoughts or questions.
Regards,
Randy Gaulke
lavarennes@meuse-argonne.com
