In the tradition of All Quiet on the Western Front, Elton E. Mackin's memoirs are a haunting portrayal of was as seen through the eyes of a highly decorated Marine who fought in every Marine Brigade battle from Belleau Wood to the crossing of the Meuse on the eve of the Armistice.

June, Belleau Wood -- July, Soissons -- August, Pont-à-Mousson -- September, Saint-Mihiel -- October, Blanc-Mont -- November, Meuse-Argonne.