Yanks : $b A.E.F. verse originally published in "The Stars and Stripes," the official newspaper of the American expeditionary forces

"Yanks: A.E.F. Verse" by Various is a compilation of poems from World War I, offering a window into the minds and hearts of American soldiers. Drawn from the pages of "The Stars and Stripes," the official newspaper of the American Expeditionary Forces, these verses reveal the everyday lives and intense emotions of those on the front lines. The book begins with a foreword that speaks to the artistic outlet the war presented for many soldiers. The poems then explore a range of feelings, from homesickness and reflective thoughts in the trenches to finding humor amidst chaos and destruction. "Just Thinkin’," a featured work, captures a soldier's blend of fear and longing, encapsulating the spirit of the anthology: a raw, emotional look at war through the eyes of those who fought it.