Yashka

"Yashka: My Life as Peasant, Exile and Soldier," by Maria Botchkareva and Isaac Don Levine, offers a rare and compelling first-hand account of World War I from the Eastern Front. This remarkable autobiography details the extraordinary life of Maria Botchkareva, a Russian peasant who defied convention to become one of the first women soldiers.

Experience her journey from humble beginnings to exile, and ultimately to the battlefield, where she fought with unmatched bravery and resilience. Thi...