"The book chronicles the extensive training and service of the New York National Guard's 104th Field Artillery Regiment from the period of 1916 to 1919. The regiment, initially called the 1st Field Artillery Regiment, served as border patrol in Texas during the Mexican Punitive Expedition in 1916, and trained at the gunnery field at La Gloria, Texas. "-- Provided by publisher.

Formation of the 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 12th Infantry, New York National Guard (1867-1915) -- The Mexican Punitive Expedition (June 1916-February 1917) -- Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Carolina (April 1917-May 1918) -- Camp Stuart, Newport News, Virginia (May 1918-June 1918) -- The school of fire of Camp de Souge, Bordeaux, France (July 1918-August 1918) -- St. Mihiel Salient Offensive (September 12, 1918) -- The Meuse-Argonne Offensive (September 26-October 6, 1918) -- The Meuse-Argonne Offensive (October 7-November 11, 1918) -- Mustering out.