ABSTRACT

Using original documents from the U.S. Army Military History Institute (including extracts from letters and diaries of serving soldiers, as well as from official reports and papers), this book recalls the experiences of Americans who fought in the First World War. Individual chapters cover different periods, from Enlistment to Victory, in a chronological fashion. The book also features topics such as weaponry, medical services and entertainment.

chapter 1|6 pages

Prelude To War

chapter 2|9 pages

You're in the Army Now!

chapter 3|12 pages

Going “Over There”

chapter 4|19 pages

The Skills of War

chapter 5|24 pages

Into the Line

chapter 6|26 pages

Holding the Line

chapter 7|20 pages

Rolling Back The Line

chapter 8|44 pages

Independent Action

chapter 9|22 pages

Siberia and North Russia

chapter 10|14 pages

Armistice and After