They Also Serve

by Peter B. Kyne

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1927

About the author

Peter Bernard Kyne was an American novelist who wrote between 1904 and 1940. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting in the silent era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. He is credited in 110 films between 1914 and 1952.

When still under 18, he lied about his age and enlisted in Company L, 14th U.S. Infantry, which served in the Philippines from 1898-1899. The Spanish-American War and the following insurrection of General Emilio Aguinaldo provided background for many of Kyne's later stories.[1] During World War I, he served as a captain in Battery A of the 144th field Artillery, known as the California Grizzlies.

Reviews

[Richard Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

The original 1927 copy was given to me. I had not many expectations for finishing, it, but thought to give it a try. I was greatly surprised.
The story is told in the voice of a horse that is recounting his Great War days to two other horses. For a fan of WW 1&2 HF it is an excellent read. My father was in the AEF Artillery, and this story put me right back there in France with his outfit. Even the dated prose is appropriate for the era.
Peter Kyne dedicated the book to a fellow battery commander, so the lingo and technical detail rings true.
A must read for a WWI fan.