Mildred Aldrich
The Peak Of The Load: The Waiting Months On The Hilltop, From The Entrance Of The Stars And Stripes To The Second Victory On The Marne (1918) is a book written by Mildred Aldrich. The book is a memoir that describes the author’s experience during World War I. It focuses on the period from the entrance of the Stars and Stripes to the Second Victory on the Marne in 1918.The book describes the author’s time spent on a hilltop in France, where she lived during the war. She describes the waiting months leading up to the Second Battle of the Marne, which was a turning point in the war. The author provides a firsthand account of the events leading up to the battle, as well as the battle itself.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the war. She describes the hardships they faced, as well as the moments of camaraderie and hope that kept them going. The author also reflects on the impact of the war on society as a whole, including the changes it brought about in politics and culture.Overall, The Peak Of The Load is a poignant and insightful memoir that provides a unique perspective on World War I. It offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived through the war, and the impact it had on them and the world around them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
