Uncle Cy's War: The First World War Letters of Major Cyrus F. Inches

by Valerie Teed (Editor)

Overview

At 31 years old, Major Cyrus Inches resolved to survive the Great War, and did so without losing his sense of humour, in spite of the tragedies he constantly faced. His letters home were stored and left undisturbed for almost ninety years. Cleverly written with wit and humour, they reveal voluminous details of life during the war. Cyrus Inches also kept a diary and published a booklet called The 1st Canadian Heavy Battery in France — Farewell Message to NCOs and Men, which chronicled the movements and the battles of his battery. The booklet and letters combine to create a complete history of one Canadian officer's experiences — from Valcartier and the First Battle of Ypres to Mons, and the months of demobilization after that.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780864927163
Publisher:	Goose Lane Editions and the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society
Publication date:	08/26/2014
Series:	New Brunswick Military Heritage Series , #14
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Valerie Teed has produced several book compilations of family letters and documents. She is currently newsletter editor for the NB Branch of the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada and a partner in Ancestors New Brunswick.

Editorial Reviews

"[A] revealing window into the military life of an artillery officer who confronted the war with a smile ... Uncle Cy's War provides a distinctive voice to the Canadians soldiers' experience during the Great War."

"This book passes on the story of a soldier who remained cheerful throughout the Great War, even after enduring the grueling combat on the Western Front and the loss of both his parents. Uncle Cy's War demonstrates the resolve and strength of the human spirit."

From the Publisher

"[A] revealing window into the military life of an artillery officer who confronted the war with a smile ... Uncle Cy's War provides a distinctive voice to the Canadians soldiers' experience during the Great War."

canadianmilitaryhistory.ca - Edward A. Gutiérrez

"[A] revealing window into the military life of an artillery officer who confronted the war with a smile ... Uncle Cy's War provides a distinctive voice to the Canadians soldiers' experience during the Great War."

canadianmilitaryhistory.ca - Edward A. Gutiérrez