The Second Infantry Division in World War I: A History of the American Expeditionary Force Regulars, 1917-1919
Author:   George B. Clark
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786429608


Pages:   268
Publication Date:   17 August 2007
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Second Infantry Division in World War I: A History of the American Expeditionary Force Regulars, 1917-1919


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"When the United States entered World War I in 1917, it sent the American Expeditionary Force to relieve the worn and beleaguered Allied Forces. On September 20, 1917, Congress approved the creation of the Second Division of the American Expeditionary Force. A hybrid Marine/Army unit, it was conceived and ultimately formed overseas, primarily from units in France. Giving themselves the nickname ""Second to None,"" the Second Division effectively stopped the German drive on Paris in June 1918, becoming the first American unit to fight the enemy in a major engagement and revitalizing the Allied war effort. This volume details the fighting experiences of the Second Division, from its creation in the fall of 1917 through 1919. The book follows the unit from training in Toulon through the major campaigns including Chateau Thierry, Soissons, Blanc Mont and Meuse Argonne and records the experiences of the men who served. Appendices provide information regarding the pedigree of the division and its units; a syllabi of the Second Division's experiences; and a list of major awards received by Second Division personnel. Detailed maps and period photographs are also included."

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Author:   George B. Clark
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9780786429608


ISBN 10:   0786429607
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   17 August 2007
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      Introduction      1. Organization of the American Expeditionary Forces      2. Training      3. Toulon      4. Chateau Thierry      5. Soissons      6. Marbache      7. St. Mihiel      8. Blanc Mont      9. Meuse-Argonne      10. Occupation of Germany and Return Home      Appendix A. Pedigree of the Division and Its Units      Appendix B. Second Division Register      Appendix C. Major Awards to 2d Division Personnel      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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“value...a ready reference...valuable appendices”—United States Naval Institute


value...a ready reference...valuable appendices --United States Naval Institute


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The late George B. Clark, military historian and former Marine, wrote about World War I, World War II, and the United States Marine Corps. He lived in Pike, New Hampshire.

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