Kelly Of The Foreign Legion: Letters Of Legionnaire Russell A. Kelly, To Is Added A Historical Sketch Of The Foreign Legion (1917) - Hardcover

""Kelly of the Foreign Legion"" is a book that features a collection of letters written by Legionnaire Russell A. Kelly, who served in the French Foreign Legion during World War I. The book also includes a historical sketch of the Foreign Legion, providing context for Kelly's experiences. The letters in this book offer a firsthand account of life as a legionnaire, detailing the challenges and hardships faced by soldiers during the war. Kelly writes about his training, his experiences on the front lines, and his interactions with other soldiers. He also shares his thoughts and feelings about the war and the people he meets along the way.The historical sketch of the Foreign Legion provides additional context for Kelly's experiences. It discusses the history of the Legion, its role in the war, and its unique culture and traditions. The sketch also includes information about the Legion's recruitment and training processes, as well as its various battles and campaigns.Overall, ""Kelly of the Foreign Legion"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a soldier during World War I, as well as a detailed look at the history and culture of the French Foreign Legion.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.