The Glory of the Coming What Mine Eyes Have Seen of Americans in Action in This Year of Grace and Allied Endeavor

** "The Glory of the Coming" by Irvin S. Cobb is a compilation of wartime writings from the summer of 1918, offering significant insight into World War I. Through the author's firsthand accounts, readers gain a close understanding of American soldiers and their actions overseas, revealing the evolution of these soldiers amidst the trials of war. Cobb's writing gives an inside look at the American Expeditionary Forces meeting monumental adversity, emphasizing ideas of respect, selflessness, and love for the nation. The book starts with Cobb's time as a war reporter, capturing early visions of American soldiers beginning their journey to European battlegrounds. He vividly describes the scene of a troop ship leaving, underlining the environment onboard and the questions about their mission. His observations include the stark truth of troop movement and the devastating sinking of the "Tuscania" troopship, where American soldiers drown due to a German submarine attack. Cobb's narrative is both touching and eye-opening, investigating the mindset of the soldiers and the serious, yet determined, atmosphere surrounding them and foreshadowing greater struggles ahead. **