Publisher's Synopsis
Conscript 2989: Experiences Of A Drafted Man (1918) is a memoir written by Irving Crump, detailing his experiences as a soldier during World War I. The book follows Crump's journey from his conscription into the army to his deployment to the Western Front in France. Crump vividly describes the horrors of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the mental and physical toll of the war. He also discusses the political and social climate of the time, including the debate over America's entry into the war and the treatment of African American soldiers. Conscript 2989 offers a firsthand account of the realities of war and the impact it had on those who fought in it.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.
