This collection of letters written by Victor Chapman while serving as an American volunteer pilot in World War I offers a compelling firsthand account of the war from a unique perspective. Chapman writes with heartfelt emotion and keen insight about the day-to-day struggles and triumphs of himself and his fellow soldiers in the skies above France. His letters also reveal his admiration for the French people and their culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the experiences of American soldiers in the war.

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