David Woodward
The American Army and the First World War (Armies of the Great War)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107648869
- author:
- David Woodward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 481
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.4 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, World War I 1914-1918
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The American Army and the First World War by David Woodward is a comprehensive history of the US military's role in the Great War. Drawing from extensive archival sources, Woodward sheds new light on key themes such as mobilisation, coalition war-making, combat effectiveness, and leadership. Through firsthand accounts from soldiers' diaries, letters, and memoirs, this book brings to life the experiences of ordinary soldiers who fought in Europe. It reveals how, despite challenges and setbacks, the American Expeditionary Forces played a crucial role in ending the conflict. This detailed account provides a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events of the 20th century, offering insights into the complexities of military diplomacy and the human side of war.
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