Marking the centennial of the armistice, Saints at War: World War I tells the story of Latter-day Saint soldiers who fought in the Great War. Part one narrates the war's outbreak, America's entry, the Church's response, the home front, and the peace, drawing heavily on the journal of Apostle James E. Talmage. Part two—the heart of the book—preserves dozens of personal accounts from LDS combatants, chaplains, nurses, and Medal of Honor recipients whose faith and sacrifice deserve remembrance. Published for the WWI centennial (armistice 100th anniversary, November 2018) Features the personal wartime journal of Apostle James E. Talmage Preserves dozens of firsthand accounts from LDS soldiers, including the first LDS Medal of Honor recipient Co-author's own father, Charles Skinner, fought at Belleau Wood Perfect for an adult Latter-day Saint interested in Church history, military history, or family heritage who wants to understand how the Great War shaped the Church and its members.
