Description: Haunted by an ancestors tale of near death on a distant battlefield, James Carl Nelson set out in pursuit of the scraps of memory of his grandfathers small infantry unit. The result is a compelling tale of battle rooted in new primary sources.
Brief description:
James Carl Nelson is a journalist who has worked as a staff writer for the Miami Herald. He is a member of the Western Front Association, which is devoted to the study of the Great War. He lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Review Quotes:
"One of the best. Nelson is an excellent stylist...he knows how to tell a story with a capital 'S'."
-- "Minneapolis Star Tribune"