“Intrinsically valuable. The quality of Nels Anderson’s writing is remarkable. He was an enlisted man with an unusual level of education and that shows on almost every page of his narrative. As editor, Powell has earned high marks for research, organization, and extensive annotations.”—Larry Ping, author of Gustav Freytag and the Prussian Gospel “A timely and engaging firsthand account of ... Read moreAmerica’s involvement in ‘the war to end all wars.’ ...The diary provides readers with a genuine sense of ‘being there’ as Anderson matter-of-factly shares what military life in and near the frontline trenches was like.”—BYU Studies Quarterly “If you’re interested in the thoughts, feelings, and observations of an educated soldier, one who takes his own writing seriously, I know you’ll enjoy reading both the diary and its supplements.”—The Journal of Mormon History   Show Less