"An American in the Trenches" by Robert Derby Holmes is a fascinating essay about the adventures of an American journalist who joined the British Army during the First World War. The author describes in detail life on the front line, the dangers that soldiers have to face, as well as the state of mind and friendships born in the conditions of war. In addition to exciting adventures, this book also contains important reflections on war, peace and human dignity in the most extreme situations. "An American in the Trenches" is an extremely realistic and impressive account of wartime, which will leave an unforgettable mark in the heart of every reader.