The Second Infantry Division in World War I: A History 1917-1919 ByGeorge Clark

Description: Item specificsConditionGood - A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.GenreHistoryISBN9780786429608Subject AreaHistoryPublication NameSecond Infantry Division in World War I : A History of the American Expeditionary Force Regulars, 1917-1919PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated PublishersItem Length9 inSubjectMilitary / United States, Military / World War I, GeneralPublication Year2007TypeTextbookFormatPerfectLanguageEnglishItem Height0.5 inAuthorGeorge B. ClarkItem Weight12.8 OzItem Width6 inNumber of Pages268 PagesAbout this productProduct IdentifiersPublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated PublishersISBN-100786429607ISBN-139780786429608eBay Product ID (ePID)57067974Product Key FeaturesNumber of Pages268 PagesLanguageEnglishPublication NameSecond Infantry Division in World War I : A History of the American Expeditionary Force Regulars, 1917-1919Publication Year2007SubjectMilitary / United States, Military / World War I, GeneralTypeTextbookSubject AreaHistoryAuthorGeorge B. ClarkFormatPerfectDimensionsItem Height0.5 inItem Weight12.8 OzItem Length9 inItem Width6 inAdditional Product FeaturesIntended AudienceScholarly & ProfessionalLCCN2007-021905TitleLeadingTheDewey Edition22Number of Volumes1 vol.IllustratedYesDewey Decimal940.4/1273Table Of ContentTable 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 IndexSynopsisWhen 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 2nd division of the 4th brigade 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 engage the enemy and revitalizing the Allied war effort. This volume details the fighting experiences of the 4th brigade, 2nd 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 2nd divisions experiences; and a list of major awards received by 2nd division personnel. Detailed maps and period photographs are also included., Details the fighting experiences of the 4th brigade, 2nd division, from its creation in the fall of 1917 through 1919. This 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., 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., 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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