ARTESIA, N.M., March 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If there is any tragedy that can overwhelm even the toughest person, it's always war. War marks a time of uncertainty and death, so much that everyday becomes a race for survival. Discover the intensity of war through the eyes of Byrd Leroy Lewis with the release of his memoir Memories of My Experiences As An Artillery Soldier During World War II, released through Xlibris.
The book takes a long look back at the author's experiences and struggles in a time of danger. Lewis relates his experiences from the time he was inducted into the army until his discharge three years later. Readers will enjoy his unusual encounters and interesting experiences of war while he served in the 250th Field Artillery Battalion in Patton's 3rd Army. Ultimately, this book is a great read to gain insight into a soldier's everyday life while serving in some of the great battles of World War II.
Memories of My Experiences As An Artillery Soldier During World War II will be featured in the 2009 American Library Association Annual Book exhibition to be held in Chicago, IL. Watch out for it. For more information, please visit Xlibris.com or call (888) 795-4274 today.
About the Author
Byrd Leroy Lewis, a native of Oklahoma, served in the army for three years during World War II in the European Theater of Operations. Later, he attended Southwestern State University at Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he completed both a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a Master of Teaching Degree. While teaching high school mathematics and biology classes in the Artesia Public Schools in Artesia, New Mexico, he completed a Master of Science Degree from Highlands University at Las Vegas, New Mexico. Later, he did post-graduate work at Eastern New Mexico University at Portales, New Mexico. In 1986, he retired from teaching. He and his wife Lovetta continue to live in Artesia playing golf, playing Bridge, and traveling.
Memories of My Experiences As An Artillery Soldier During
World War II
* by Byrd Leroy Lewis
Publication Date: December 30, 2008
Trade Paperback; $19.99; 339 pages; 978-1-4363-5918-4
To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. Tear sheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.
For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.