On the Edge of the War Zone is a first-hand account of life in France during World War I. Mildred Aldrich, an American writer and journalist, lived in the small town of Huiry, near Paris, during the war. Her diaries provide a vivid and personal perspective on the conflict, from the devastation of the battle of the Marne to the excitement of the Allied victory. She also reflects on the impact of the war on French society and her own life. A fascinating...