Doughboys on the Western Front: Memories of American Soldiers in the Great War

Doughboys on the Western Front: Memories of American Soldiers in the Great War

by Aaron Barlow (Editor)

Synopsis

Covering the daily lives of American soldiers from their training through their arrival in France and participation in the final battles of the war, this book offers a breadth of perspectives on the experiences of doughboys in the First World War via primary documents of the time.


* Presents an engaging narrative and serves as a historical resource, making the book appealing to wide range of readers

* Introduces contemporary audiences to perspectives of a century ago

* Offers compelling stories about the American Expeditionary Forces experience from multiple points of view-from the soldiers themselves, their officers, and the soldier-journalists who covered the First World War

* Supplies an invaluable resource for students and military scholars of one of the most decisive aspects of the First World War

$89.16

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 30 Nov 2016

ISBN 10: 1440843740
ISBN 13: 9781440843747

Media Reviews
Barlow's collection is an excellent companion to other books on the writings emanating from WW I. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; general readers. - Choice
Useful as primary source material or to understand more fully the doughboy experience, on and off the battlefield. Consider where military history is popular. - Library Journal
Author Bio

Aaron Barlow is associate professor of English at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York.