Somewhere in France : The World War I Letters and Journal of Private Frederick A. Kittleman

Previously unpublished letters and private journal provide an intimate view of World War I through the eyes of an ordinary soldier from western New York.

“The combination of Private Kittleman’s letters to his family and his personal journal offer a fascinating portrait of one young man’s poignant journey from eager recruit to seasoned veteran. These letters, elegantly annotated by Thomas Schaeper, tell America’s story during WWI, revealing how the war permanently altered the nation and the lives of the wartime generation.” - Jennifer D. Keene, author of Doughboys, the Great War, and the Remaking of America

“Located in the space where personal and national history intersect, Somewhere in France places us with Frederick Kittleman in training camp and on the front lines in ways battle histories seldom do. Routine details of Sunday menus and army inoculations come alive through Frederick’s entertaining voice, preserving a historical moment which shaped the twentieth century. Schaeper’s skillful editing creates a cohesive narrative linked by his own informative and engaging comments. Kudos to Schaeper for recognizing the value of this fascinating look into the life of an ordinary soldier. I couldn’t put it down.” - Celia M. Kingsbury, author of For Home and Country: World War I Propaganda on the Home Front