Flying for France with the American Escadrille at Verdun

Flying for France with the American Escadrille at Verdun is a memoir written by James R. McConnell, an American pilot who fought in World War I. The book chronicles McConnell's experiences as a member of the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of American volunteer pilots who flew for the French army before the United States entered the war. McConnell provides vivid descriptions of his training in France, his first combat missions, and the dangers and thrills of aerial combat. He also writes about the camaraderie among the pilots and their relationships with the French soldiers they fought alongside. The book is particularly notable for its account of the Battle of Verdun, one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. McConnell describes the intense fighting and the toll it took on both sides, as well as the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers and pilots involved. Overall, Flying for France with the American Escadrille at Verdun is a compelling and informative firsthand account of the early days of aerial combat and the experiences of American pilots in World War I.1917. Illustrated from photographs through the kindness of Mr. Paul Rockwell. Reminiscences of McConnell, Sergeant-Pilot in the French Flying Corps. Contents: Verdun; From Verdun to the Somme; Personal Letters from Sergeant McConnell; and How France Trains Pilot Aviators.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.