Frank Richards (3) (1883–1961)

An account from a member of the "other ranks" of service in the Royal Welch Fusiliers during World War I. There is a great deal of mud, grit and black humour in the story, as well as some unflinching opinions, good and bad, on the officers of the regiment and the generals of the war. It's rather interesting to read certain parts of it against Robert Graves' "Goodbye to All That." Graves had been an officer in the same regiment, and indeed is mentioned a few times in the book (positively, show more along with Siegfried Sassoon). Most history doesn't have the sheer amount of mud this one does, so it is (curious choice of words) refreshing. show less

Fascinating, absorbing first person memoir by a Private in the British Army, during the first decade of the 20th Century. Serving with the Royal Welch Fusiliers, Frank Richards describes in great detail his life: the heat and medical problems, relations with the local inhabitants including all the many services and items that could be bought very cheaply, his work as a signaller and the travel involves - including many interesting anecdotes. This is so different from the usial military show more accounts, written by officers. show less

An account of WW I by an enlisted man (British) who fought in every major engagement. A very thoughtful person.