by Thomas Boyd (1978)
A story of the horrors of World War I and their effects on the psyche of a young American Marine. (The author died in his early thirties of a brain tumor, thought to be caused by gassing during the war.).
Andrew J. Fenady
They met on the battlefields of Vicksburg: Ulysses S. Grant, George Armstrong Custer, and Johnny Yuma. United by fate in a nation divided by war, they were destined for greatness. Of the three, Johnny Yuma was the most elusive. A Confederate soldier during the war, he was about to play a key role in Grant's victory, Lee's surrender, and Custer's deadly campaigns. His life is the stuff of legend. But the truth has never been told - until now.
Ann Weisgarber
1900. Young pianist Catherine Wainwright flees the fashionable town of Dayton, Ohio in the wake of a terrible scandal. Heartbroken and facing destitution, she finds herself striking up correspondence with a childhood admirer, the recently widowed Oscar Williams. In desperation she agrees to marry him. But when Catherine travels to Oscar's farm on Galveston Island, Texas - a thousand miles from home - she finds she is little prepared for the life that awaits her.
Daniel P. Bolger
In Death Ground professional soldier and historian Daniel P. Bolger describes today's American infantry from an insider's perspective. Through his lucid examination of seven recent American infantry campaigns, Bolger explains what happens when young soldiers clash by night with rifle, grenade, and bayonet in hand. Welcome to the world of combat riflemen. Welcome to death ground.
Hugh Walpole
This book is based upon Walpole's experiences in Russia, 1914-1917. Set in early 20th century Russia, this novel is the story of John Durward who meets Henry Bohun when the latter lodges with Nicholas and Vera Petrovich and Vera's sister Nina. Vera encourages Bohun's interest in Nina who longs to leave home. Uncle Semyonov turns up with a sense of impending trouble, while in Petrograd (St. Petersburg, Leningrad) the revolution threatens.