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Arthur Guy Empey, an American who took up arms with the British Army after the tragic sinking of the Lusitania, shares his harrowing journey through the trenches of France. His vivid account of wartime experiences—complete with the trials of injury and recovery—captivated audiences when it was first published in 1917, becoming a rallying cry for enlistment as America entered the Great War. If youre curious about the grim realities of trench warfare during WWI and want to gain a unique perspective from the ground level, Empeys narrative offers a raw and authentic view. Additionally,...

In 1915, the British ocean liner Lusitania was making its way from New York to Liverpool when it was sunk by a German U-boat, shocking the world with the massive death toll. Infuriated by the tragedy, Arthur Guy Empey, an American citizen, traveled to England to enlist in the Royal Fusiliers, as the United States had not yet entered the war. Over the Top tells the story of Empey’s experiences in a voice straight from the western front, causing listeners to feel as if they are right there in the trenches.