Publisher's Synopsis
Father Duffy's Story: A Tale of Humor and Heroism, of Life and Death with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth is a book written by Francis P. Duffy. It is a memoir that tells the story of Father Duffy's experiences as a chaplain with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth, an infantry regiment that fought in World War I. The book is filled with anecdotes of the soldiers and their experiences during the war, as well as Father Duffy's own personal reflections on his role as a chaplain. It also includes descriptions of the battles the regiment fought in, including the famous Battle of the Marne. Throughout the book, Father Duffy's sense of humor and his unwavering faith are evident, as he shares stories of both the lighter moments and the more difficult ones. Overall, Father Duffy's Story is a moving and inspiring account of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in World War I, as well as the important role played by chaplains like Father Duffy.1919. With an historical appendix by Joyce Kilmer. From the Preface: Battles are not fought by commanding officers alone, not even by chaplains unaided; and the men who do the fighting usually get little personal credit for their valor. My chronicle claims no merit save that of being true. The only critics I had in mind while writing it were those who fought in France. If they say that the pictures are true, I am content. The diary style has been deliberately chosen because it permits the introduction of incidents, and also lends itself to the telling a plain unvarnished tale. Contents: Preparations at Home; In Training Abroad; The Luneville Sector; The Baccarat Sector; The Champagne Defensive; The Battle of the Ourcq; After the Battle; The St. Mihiel Offensive; The Argonne Offensive; and With the Army of Occupation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
