George W. Straub provides a first-hand account of his experiences during World War I as part of Company A of the 102nd Engineers. The book includes a series of sketches and drawings that capture the daily life of soldiers on the front lines. Straub's memoirs provide a unique and personal perspective on one of the defining events of the 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.