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One of Four: World War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Soldier
From New York Harbor to the battlefields of France, relive World War One through the eyes of an unknown soldier, as told through his diary.
See how the 100-year-old diary brings a father and his estranged son back together by retracing his experiences fighting in the battlefields of France in 1917 - 1918 to his final resting place—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. His diary was found next to his lifeless body by a young French girl who witnessed his death and bravery as he tried to protect his fellow soldiers. How the unknown soldier felt and what he experienced fighting on the Western Front in World War One —his day-to-day struggles and life as a private and then as an NCO. As he led his men into combat. The pride and fear he felt and the overwhelming stress he encountered, sometimes frozen with fear from the sheer brutality of modern warfare from all sides. His bravery in combat and leadership in training and on the battlefield. How he coped as he watched his fellow soldiers, battle buddies, and friends die one after another. Some from battlefield injuries from conventional weapons and gas attacks, but also diseases from the unsanitary conditions of trench warfare and influenza. His only wish was to come out alive, a wish that would never come true.
But return home, he did.
See how the 100-year-old diary brings a father and his estranged son back together by retracing his experiences fighting in the battlefields of France in 1917 - 1918 to his final resting place—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. His diary was found next to his lifeless body by a young French girl who witnessed his death and bravery as he tried to protect his fellow soldiers. How the unknown soldier felt and what he experienced fighting on the Western Front in World War One —his day-to-day struggles and life as a private and then as an NCO. As he led his men into combat. The pride and fear he felt and the overwhelming stress he encountered, sometimes frozen with fear from the sheer brutality of modern warfare from all sides. His bravery in combat and leadership in training and on the battlefield. How he coped as he watched his fellow soldiers, battle buddies, and friends die one after another. Some from battlefield injuries from conventional weapons and gas attacks, but also diseases from the unsanitary conditions of trench warfare and influenza. His only wish was to come out alive, a wish that would never come true.
But return home, he did.
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2024
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About the author
Travis Davis
5 books18 followersTravis Davis is an Air Force brat and grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and in Germany, where he met his beautiful wife. During his three tours in Germany, he conducted hundreds of border patrols along the East-West German border and the Czechoslovakia-West German border. Where he saw first-hand communism and its oppression of its citizens, he retired from the US Army, where his last duty assignment was as Assistant Operations Sergeant of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He is a lifetime member of the Sergeant Morales Club. Travis received multiple awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal and five Army Commendation Medals.
While not writing or working, Travis enjoys exercising, traveling (loves a good road trip), baking different loaves of bread, and just relaxing in his backyard with friends and family while having a cold beer. He currently lives in Allen, Texas, with his wife for over 35 years. He has three adult children, two daughters living in Arkansas, one son living in Northern Virginia, and five wonderful grandchildren.
Travis also hosts the very popular podcast Author Ecke, in which he interviews other authors from all over the world.
“Travis never met a stranger,” is what his wife always says.
While not writing or working, Travis enjoys exercising, traveling (loves a good road trip), baking different loaves of bread, and just relaxing in his backyard with friends and family while having a cold beer. He currently lives in Allen, Texas, with his wife for over 35 years. He has three adult children, two daughters living in Arkansas, one son living in Northern Virginia, and five wonderful grandchildren.
Travis also hosts the very popular podcast Author Ecke, in which he interviews other authors from all over the world.
“Travis never met a stranger,” is what his wife always says.
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April 29, 2024
This book was so well written that it left me positively stunned.
I love the breath of this book where it not only talks about the soldiers' experience in World War I, but it takes it from the early training all the way through to the end. That is a sign of excellent writing!
Additionally, a parallel story shows a father and his son developing a strong relationship around the book. They found the book in Paris and then went forth in exploration. This relationship journey is well written.
The characters are strong, and I really became attached to the soldier.
Finally, the author is a creative storyteller and has put together a book that is easy to read & hard to put down.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I love the breath of this book where it not only talks about the soldiers' experience in World War I, but it takes it from the early training all the way through to the end. That is a sign of excellent writing!
Additionally, a parallel story shows a father and his son developing a strong relationship around the book. They found the book in Paris and then went forth in exploration. This relationship journey is well written.
The characters are strong, and I really became attached to the soldier.
Finally, the author is a creative storyteller and has put together a book that is easy to read & hard to put down.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 22, 2024
I had the chance to dive into this novel, and I'm so glad I did. The way it delves into the lives of US soldiers, from training to the trenches, is incredibly well done. It pulls you in and doesn't let go.
It's centered around a diary found in a Paris bookstore, left behind and tucked away by a girl named Camille (I found it cool that I had the same name as her). A father and son duo, who goes on a Paris trip to spend time together and work on their relationship, finds the book and embarks on a journey to explore the nearby historical sites. The bond between them grows stronger, especially as the son gains insight into the trauma of war, something his father, a veteran, experienced firsthand. It's a really moving story about their relationship and the impact of war across generations.
I wanted to read this book because I was just finishing another war story novel I had gotten an ARC for and was still on that high. I was really excited to read this one since it delved into the American soldiers lives. The story hooks you from the start, and you're on this emotional rollercoaster until the very end. It was also very easy to read. Super quick to since it's less than 300 pages.
While I'd give it a solid four stars, not five, I still found myself deeply moved by the book. Knowing that it's based on true events only added to the emotional weight of the story, making it all the more poignant and heartbreaking. Highly recommend picking this one up if you're looking for a read that'll leave you feeling all the feels.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It's centered around a diary found in a Paris bookstore, left behind and tucked away by a girl named Camille (I found it cool that I had the same name as her). A father and son duo, who goes on a Paris trip to spend time together and work on their relationship, finds the book and embarks on a journey to explore the nearby historical sites. The bond between them grows stronger, especially as the son gains insight into the trauma of war, something his father, a veteran, experienced firsthand. It's a really moving story about their relationship and the impact of war across generations.
I wanted to read this book because I was just finishing another war story novel I had gotten an ARC for and was still on that high. I was really excited to read this one since it delved into the American soldiers lives. The story hooks you from the start, and you're on this emotional rollercoaster until the very end. It was also very easy to read. Super quick to since it's less than 300 pages.
While I'd give it a solid four stars, not five, I still found myself deeply moved by the book. Knowing that it's based on true events only added to the emotional weight of the story, making it all the more poignant and heartbreaking. Highly recommend picking this one up if you're looking for a read that'll leave you feeling all the feels.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 2, 2025
One of Four: Word War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Solider
Travis Davis
05/01/2024
My Random Thoughts, LLC
I have one question, as I dry my tears, why is this not a movie? This book is beautifully written with compassion and heartfelt sincerity, crafted by a soldier whose experiences and love for his country resonate deeply.
In 1918, a young French girl, Camille, witnesses the death of several American soldiers, but one, handed her his diary. Camille takes that diary with her determined to find its true owner. In 1940, she finds herself in Paris living above a secondhand bookstore. Camille was not going to sit by while the Germans took over Paris and became part of the resistance. As the Germans closed in she hid the diary inside of a Bible AND LEFT. 105 years later, this diary is found by a father and son duo, Walter and Alex, trying to find their way back to the relationship that they should have always had on a trip to France.
Alex begins reading the diary of the unknown soldier and the more he reads, the more they learn about this young man and what happened every day and who he left behind. Not one single word among these pages is mundane. They are every single one important, from rations and training to laughs and fears. This young man chronicled what he saw, how he trained, who he was forced to kill, the death that he was forced to witness and how badly he wanted his war to end. His growth and pain as a soldier is documented with such vivid detail that Alex and his father are now part of the story, going from place to place as best they can with the unknown soldier. Little did they realize that with each passing day, their relationship grew and healed.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to read this, let it sink in and understand that each step that this unknown soldier took, helped you to get to enjoy the freedom that you enjoy today. “.. the soldier may be unknown but is not forgotten.”
Travis Davis
05/01/2024
My Random Thoughts, LLC
I have one question, as I dry my tears, why is this not a movie? This book is beautifully written with compassion and heartfelt sincerity, crafted by a soldier whose experiences and love for his country resonate deeply.
In 1918, a young French girl, Camille, witnesses the death of several American soldiers, but one, handed her his diary. Camille takes that diary with her determined to find its true owner. In 1940, she finds herself in Paris living above a secondhand bookstore. Camille was not going to sit by while the Germans took over Paris and became part of the resistance. As the Germans closed in she hid the diary inside of a Bible AND LEFT. 105 years later, this diary is found by a father and son duo, Walter and Alex, trying to find their way back to the relationship that they should have always had on a trip to France.
Alex begins reading the diary of the unknown soldier and the more he reads, the more they learn about this young man and what happened every day and who he left behind. Not one single word among these pages is mundane. They are every single one important, from rations and training to laughs and fears. This young man chronicled what he saw, how he trained, who he was forced to kill, the death that he was forced to witness and how badly he wanted his war to end. His growth and pain as a soldier is documented with such vivid detail that Alex and his father are now part of the story, going from place to place as best they can with the unknown soldier. Little did they realize that with each passing day, their relationship grew and healed.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to read this, let it sink in and understand that each step that this unknown soldier took, helped you to get to enjoy the freedom that you enjoy today. “.. the soldier may be unknown but is not forgotten.”
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April 14, 2025MWSA Review
One of Four by Travis Davis is a historical fiction novel that gives us a view of World War One through the eyes of an unknown American soldier. While in France on a post-high school graduation trip, Alex Grover, traveling with his retired U.S. Army father, discovers an anonymous U.S. World War One soldier’s diary hidden in an old Bible in a Paris book shop.
Intrigued by the soldier’s diary entries on the horrors, honor, and camaraderie of serving in combat, the father and son alter their vacation itinerary and follow some of the soldier’s wartime journey through several French battlefields of 1917 to 1918. As they travel, father and son grow closer after their separation imposed by the parents’ divorce, and the son is given glimpses of his father’s participation in combat.
One of the strengths of the book is its unique premise, giving voice to one of the over 4,400 U.S. soldiers, marines, and sailors still listed as missing in action from World War One. The story highlights how soldiers' bodies would simply “disappear” after being struck by high-explosive artillery rounds or lost when submerged into whole fields of muddy shell craters. The diary entries ring with authenticity and express the mixed emotions of a young man from the early 20th century leaving his home to fight on European battlefields. At the same time, the father and son characters have less depth, and their existence and interactions seem to serve more as a framework for the story laid out in the diary entries.
As someone familiar with the current state of U.S. World War One missing, whose identification is now only pursued by private organizations and individuals and not our government, I found that the book brought to life the forlorn agony of the soldier’s wife, living out her life never truly knowing what happened to her loved one.
One of Four has an interesting premise and a well-crafted character in the unknown soldier. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy realistic, somber stories of World War One and the plight of soldiers in combat in any war.
Review by Terry Lloyd (April 2025)
One of Four by Travis Davis is a historical fiction novel that gives us a view of World War One through the eyes of an unknown American soldier. While in France on a post-high school graduation trip, Alex Grover, traveling with his retired U.S. Army father, discovers an anonymous U.S. World War One soldier’s diary hidden in an old Bible in a Paris book shop.
Intrigued by the soldier’s diary entries on the horrors, honor, and camaraderie of serving in combat, the father and son alter their vacation itinerary and follow some of the soldier’s wartime journey through several French battlefields of 1917 to 1918. As they travel, father and son grow closer after their separation imposed by the parents’ divorce, and the son is given glimpses of his father’s participation in combat.
One of the strengths of the book is its unique premise, giving voice to one of the over 4,400 U.S. soldiers, marines, and sailors still listed as missing in action from World War One. The story highlights how soldiers' bodies would simply “disappear” after being struck by high-explosive artillery rounds or lost when submerged into whole fields of muddy shell craters. The diary entries ring with authenticity and express the mixed emotions of a young man from the early 20th century leaving his home to fight on European battlefields. At the same time, the father and son characters have less depth, and their existence and interactions seem to serve more as a framework for the story laid out in the diary entries.
As someone familiar with the current state of U.S. World War One missing, whose identification is now only pursued by private organizations and individuals and not our government, I found that the book brought to life the forlorn agony of the soldier’s wife, living out her life never truly knowing what happened to her loved one.
One of Four has an interesting premise and a well-crafted character in the unknown soldier. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy realistic, somber stories of World War One and the plight of soldiers in combat in any war.
Review by Terry Lloyd (April 2025)
May 1, 2024
I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is immediately evident that the author walked the walk and knew what he was talking about from first hand experience and not just a wealth of research. I find that is not overly common and I applaud authors who have walked the walk.
I personally would have been fine to not have the first few chapters to give insight to the story. I also found that the writing in the diary did not feel like authentic diary writing, although this could have been similar to how the diary was written. I also feel that the interactions between the kid and his father were more similar to that of an early teenager rather than that if an 18 year old.
The story is heartfelt and relatable to those in the service. My praise for this book goes beyond words, I genuinely feel this book talked to me in a way. I also feel this book helped put me at ease in some ways. I read this book quickly as it was hard to put it down, I needed more. I highly suggest everybody to read this book. I often read electronic copies but this is a book I feel needs to be in my physical collection.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by the publisher and booksirens. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I personally would have been fine to not have the first few chapters to give insight to the story. I also found that the writing in the diary did not feel like authentic diary writing, although this could have been similar to how the diary was written. I also feel that the interactions between the kid and his father were more similar to that of an early teenager rather than that if an 18 year old.
The story is heartfelt and relatable to those in the service. My praise for this book goes beyond words, I genuinely feel this book talked to me in a way. I also feel this book helped put me at ease in some ways. I read this book quickly as it was hard to put it down, I needed more. I highly suggest everybody to read this book. I often read electronic copies but this is a book I feel needs to be in my physical collection.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by the publisher and booksirens. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 17, 2024
One of Four by Travis Davis
As a combat veteran and author, myself, I was very impressed with One of Four, Mr. Davis did something I thought was near impossible, translate the emotional roller coaster of combat. The story is a blend of a soldier’s diary and the narration of the combat action. The first person narration is what achieves the impressive piece of this work. If a reader cares about combat and / or the experience of veterans, this is a must read book. Well done Mr. Davis. As a note Travis Davis is a veteran himself.
As a combat veteran and author, myself, I was very impressed with One of Four, Mr. Davis did something I thought was near impossible, translate the emotional roller coaster of combat. The story is a blend of a soldier’s diary and the narration of the combat action. The first person narration is what achieves the impressive piece of this work. If a reader cares about combat and / or the experience of veterans, this is a must read book. Well done Mr. Davis. As a note Travis Davis is a veteran himself.
April 17, 2024
This was a page turner that draws any ww1 reader in. Such a full circle from start to end. It takes you through the life with very little detail who this unknown soldier is or where they may have come from. It grabs you in follow the soldier but also how a diary gets to a father and son. The father is a veteran but their journey and bond grew with this story set coincidentally after the main part of Covid 19 and engaging the Spanish flu of 1918.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 30, 2024
I was given the opportunity to read this novel and am extremely grateful I did. About twenty years ago, I read All Quiet on the Western Front and was enamored with the vivid descriptions of the war, its atrocities and the impact on the soldiers.
This novel rivals it. So much care is taken describing life for the US soldiers training, preparing and fighting the war. It describes life in the trenches, the different types of warfare, what the soldiers endured as they fought the war. An incredible read.
The bonus is how this novel is written. A diary of the unknown soldier is found in a bookstore in Paris, abandoned and hidden. As the finder of the diary reads it, him and his father travel to various sites near Paris to explore them and relive history. The bond between father and son, previously strained, increases throughout. They grow together as the son realizes the trauma that war has on its soldiers, and he grows to appreciate his father, a veteran, a little more. The diary serves to put into words and describes to the son what the father also went through, although in different wars.
I could not read this novel quickly enough. The story is set up perfectly in the beginning and you are intrigued straight away. It does not let you go until you finish.
Near the end, the son comments a couple of times that he can tell he is getting near the end of the diary and is sad that the history is coming to a close. I felt the same as I neared the end, wanting more.
Highly recommend!
This novel rivals it. So much care is taken describing life for the US soldiers training, preparing and fighting the war. It describes life in the trenches, the different types of warfare, what the soldiers endured as they fought the war. An incredible read.
The bonus is how this novel is written. A diary of the unknown soldier is found in a bookstore in Paris, abandoned and hidden. As the finder of the diary reads it, him and his father travel to various sites near Paris to explore them and relive history. The bond between father and son, previously strained, increases throughout. They grow together as the son realizes the trauma that war has on its soldiers, and he grows to appreciate his father, a veteran, a little more. The diary serves to put into words and describes to the son what the father also went through, although in different wars.
I could not read this novel quickly enough. The story is set up perfectly in the beginning and you are intrigued straight away. It does not let you go until you finish.
Near the end, the son comments a couple of times that he can tell he is getting near the end of the diary and is sad that the history is coming to a close. I felt the same as I neared the end, wanting more.
Highly recommend!
March 15, 2024
As "The Great War" continues to fade from social memory, Travis Davis reels us back in with his "One Of Four: World War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Soldier." This is a captivating novel and emotional novel that should be on everyone's MUST READ list. Written in the spirit of Anton Myrer's "Once an Eagle" with the historical richness of a Ken Follett tome ("The Pillars of the Earth"), there is much to learn not only about the Warrior Spirit but about humanity itself. The storyline is driven by the diary of an unknown American Soldier killed in a violent ambush in the latter days of World War I. The book chronicles the life changing experience of a young NCO, and later changes the lives of those who read it. One of the key takeaways is the overarching leadership theme that instills the value of MAKE A DIFFERENCE and SELFLESS SERVICE into the characters...and the reader. Travis Davis is a creative storyteller. And with "One of Four," he has touched the souls of us all.
March 19, 2024
“One of Four is an inspirational tale of not only an unknown soldier’s awe inspiring yet ultimately deadly journey during WWI, but also a father and son’s bonding experience following the soldiers diary entries. Their somber adventure begins in France and concludes on our most hallowed parcel of land, Arlington National Cemetery.”
September 18, 2024
Excellent! Travis Davis has written an excellent book that is beautifully crafted, exciting, adventurous and suspenseful. This book will hold the readers interest while escorting the reader through the personal lives and experiences of people alive during World War I, as well as two individuals who live in our time. This book speaks of self sacrifice, caring, and the desire to preserve the memories of one soldier. A really cool aspect of this book is the level of healing experienced. You may find a level of healing in your life. I did. Thank you, Travis for a wonderful and entertaining read.
July 25, 2024
Book Review: "One of Four: World War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Soldier"
by
Travis Davis
Rating:5/5
Review:
👉"One of Four" by Travis Davis is a powerful narrative that immerses readers in the brutal realities of World War I, seen through the eyes of an unknown soldier. The story is based on a 100-year-old diary, discovered beside the soldier's body by a young French girl who witnessed his ultimate sacrifice. This diary not only captures the soldier's personal experiences but also serves as a catalyst for a modern-day father and son to mend their estranged relationship.
👉The book beautifully intertwines two narratives. On one hand, it offers a detailed and heartfelt portrayal of the soldier’s journey from New York Harbor to the battlefields of France. Davis vividly describes the soldier’s evolution from a private to a non-commissioned officer, highlighting the immense pride, fear, and overwhelming stress he faced. The soldier's bravery, leadership, and the intense camaraderie among soldiers are depicted with raw authenticity, making readers feel deeply connected to his story.
👉On the other hand, the book follows a contemporary storyline where a father and his son discover the diary in Paris. Their quest to retrace the soldier's steps from France to Arlington National Cemetery becomes a profound bonding experience. This parallel journey is skillfully written, adding a rich emotional layer to the historical narrative.
👉Davis’s writing is exceptionally engaging, making the book hard to put down. The characters are well-developed, and the soldier’s diary entries offer a poignant glimpse into the life of a soldier during World War I. The book covers everything from the soldier's early training to the harrowing battles, the unsanitary conditions of trench warfare, and the heartbreak of watching comrades fall to injuries, gas attacks, and disease.
Happy reading 😁😁
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by
Travis Davis
Rating:5/5
Review:
👉"One of Four" by Travis Davis is a powerful narrative that immerses readers in the brutal realities of World War I, seen through the eyes of an unknown soldier. The story is based on a 100-year-old diary, discovered beside the soldier's body by a young French girl who witnessed his ultimate sacrifice. This diary not only captures the soldier's personal experiences but also serves as a catalyst for a modern-day father and son to mend their estranged relationship.
👉The book beautifully intertwines two narratives. On one hand, it offers a detailed and heartfelt portrayal of the soldier’s journey from New York Harbor to the battlefields of France. Davis vividly describes the soldier’s evolution from a private to a non-commissioned officer, highlighting the immense pride, fear, and overwhelming stress he faced. The soldier's bravery, leadership, and the intense camaraderie among soldiers are depicted with raw authenticity, making readers feel deeply connected to his story.
👉On the other hand, the book follows a contemporary storyline where a father and his son discover the diary in Paris. Their quest to retrace the soldier's steps from France to Arlington National Cemetery becomes a profound bonding experience. This parallel journey is skillfully written, adding a rich emotional layer to the historical narrative.
👉Davis’s writing is exceptionally engaging, making the book hard to put down. The characters are well-developed, and the soldier’s diary entries offer a poignant glimpse into the life of a soldier during World War I. The book covers everything from the soldier's early training to the harrowing battles, the unsanitary conditions of trench warfare, and the heartbreak of watching comrades fall to injuries, gas attacks, and disease.
Happy reading 😁😁
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July 14, 2025
I love to read books. More specifically, I love to read thrillers. But sometimes you come across a book that makes such an impression on you that it affects you deeply. That is One of Four by Travis Davis.
Travis Davis has crafted a novel that is not just a thriller, but also a historical fiction and a poignant story about the loving bond between a father and son. The bond that grows as the story progresses between the father and son in the story is heartwarming and accurately illustrates the effect on military families when their parents deploy. Their relationship is depicted with such tenderness and realism that it resonates deeply with the reader.
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Travis Davis has crafted a novel that is not just a thriller, but also a historical fiction and a poignant story about the loving bond between a father and son. The bond that grows as the story progresses between the father and son in the story is heartwarming and accurately illustrates the effect on military families when their parents deploy. Their relationship is depicted with such tenderness and realism that it resonates deeply with the reader.
here is my complete book review: https://www.bestthrillerbooks.com/ste...
October 22, 2024
One Of Four by Travis Davis
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you like historical fiction you will love this book. This is the only book I’ve ever read about World War I and it blew me away. I could literally see the soldier as the story is told through his diary.
The way this book was written was absolutely spectacular. Ninety percent of the story is journal entries from an unknown soldier in WWI.
I’ve always know about the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier but I never knew the background behind it other than it was for soldiers that they were not able to identify.
When you finish reading this book you will sit back and ask yourself if this was a true story. That’s how well written it is.
Five Stars
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you like historical fiction you will love this book. This is the only book I’ve ever read about World War I and it blew me away. I could literally see the soldier as the story is told through his diary.
The way this book was written was absolutely spectacular. Ninety percent of the story is journal entries from an unknown soldier in WWI.
I’ve always know about the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier but I never knew the background behind it other than it was for soldiers that they were not able to identify.
When you finish reading this book you will sit back and ask yourself if this was a true story. That’s how well written it is.
Five Stars
January 31, 2025
One of Four
This book was an interesting take on the overall telling of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. The diary of the soldier was well done and had enough information to discern what the soldier went through during WW1. The father and son reading and visiting sites of the soldier in the diary was also moving in how they bonded and could picture what the soldier went through. There were errors throughout, but could be overlooked in the overall context.
This book was an interesting take on the overall telling of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. The diary of the soldier was well done and had enough information to discern what the soldier went through during WW1. The father and son reading and visiting sites of the soldier in the diary was also moving in how they bonded and could picture what the soldier went through. There were errors throughout, but could be overlooked in the overall context.
April 26, 2024
I consider myself pretty well-versed in history, especially U.S. history but I learned a ton about World War I from this novel. Mr. Davis's depictions of day-to-day life and combat in the trenches of France are vivid and gut-wrenching. Any student of history will thoroughly enjoy this book!
May 19, 2024
4.5 stars rounded up. Loved the history lesson delivered as if diary entries. Review to follow
December 12, 2024
A book about the diary entries of The Unknown Soldier (from WWI). The diary was discovered hidden in a book store in France.
"Here rest in honored glory an American soldier known but to God."
"Here rest in honored glory an American soldier known but to God."
November 30, 2025
3.75
Very good book but needs a better editor.
Very good book but needs a better editor.
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