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World War I
Jennifer D. Keene
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Description for World War I
Hardback. Portrays the lives of soldiers in United States history - from participation in epic clashes to small and undeclared battles, from training camps to homecomings - from the point of view of those who have served their country. This book describes recruitment; training; combat and inactivity; equipment; food, clothes and shelter; and more. Series: The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series: American Soldiers' Lives. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBTB; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 186 x 22. Weight in Grams: 667.
Read the experiences of the men and women who served in a horrific war, across the sea-the Great War. Relying extensively on letters, diaries, and reminiscences of those Americans who fought or served in World War I, Jennifer Keene reports on training and camp requirements for enlistees and recruits; the details of the transport across the ocean of sailors, soldiers, and others being carried Over There; and the experiences of African Americans, women, Native Americans and immigrants in The White Man's Army. She also describes in vivid detail, The Sailor's War, and for those on the ground in France and ... Read more
Read the experiences of the men and women who served in a horrific war, across the sea-the Great War. Relying extensively on letters, diaries, and reminiscences of those Americans who fought or served in World War I, Jennifer Keene reports on training and camp requirements for enlistees and recruits; the details of the transport across the ocean of sailors, soldiers, and others being carried Over There; and the experiences of African Americans, women, Native Americans and immigrants in The White Man's Army. She also describes in vivid detail, The Sailor's War, and for those on the ground in France and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series: American Soldiers' Lives
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780313331817
SKU
V9780313331817
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About Jennifer D. Keene
Jennifer D. Keene is an Associate Professor of History and Chair of the department at Chapman University in southern California. She is the author of Doughboys, the Great War and the Remaking of America (2001) and The United States and the First World War (2000). She has received numerous fellowships for her research, including a Mellon Fellowship, a Graves Award, ... Read more
Reviews for World War I
Keene offers a solid introduction to the trials and tribulations experienced by American soldiers as they took part in the World War….In a clear and concise manner, she begins with an overview of the events leading to the American declaration of war. She then proceeds through the drafting and training of the army, the process of adjusting to fighting overseas, ... Read more