Uncle Cy's War
The First World War Letters of Major Cyrus F. Inches
Nonfiction, History, Military, World War I, Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780864927163 | |
| Publisher: | Goose Lane Editions and the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society | Publication: | August 26, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Goose Lane Editions | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780864927163 |
| Publisher: | Goose Lane Editions and the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society |
| Publication: | August 26, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Goose Lane Editions |
| Language: | English |
At 31 years old, Major Cyrus Inches resolved to survive the Great War, and did so without losing his sense of humour, in spite of the tragedies he constantly faced. His letters home were stored and left undisturbed for almost ninety years. Cleverly written with wit and humour, they reveal voluminous details of life during the war. Cyrus Inches also kept a diary and published a booklet called The 1st Canadian Heavy Battery in France — Farewell Message to NCOs and Men, which chronicled the movements and the battles of his battery. The booklet and letters combine to create a complete history of one Canadian officer's experiences — from Valcartier and the First Battle of Ypres to Mons, and the months of demobilization after that.
At 31 years old, Major Cyrus Inches resolved to survive the Great War, and did so without losing his sense of humour, in spite of the tragedies he constantly faced. His letters home were stored and left undisturbed for almost ninety years. Cleverly written with wit and humour, they reveal voluminous details of life during the war. Cyrus Inches also kept a diary and published a booklet called The 1st Canadian Heavy Battery in France — Farewell Message to NCOs and Men, which chronicled the movements and the battles of his battery. The booklet and letters combine to create a complete history of one Canadian officer's experiences — from Valcartier and the First Battle of Ypres to Mons, and the months of demobilization after that.
