The Americans in the Great War; v. 3. The Meuse-Argonne Battlefields : (Montfaucon, Romagne, Saint-Menehould)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pneu Michelin (Firm)

Series:

Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Americans in the Great War; v. 3. The Meuse-Argonne Battlefields" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as part of a larger series and does not delve deeply into military engagements; instead, it focuses on illustrating the destruction and aftermath of the Great War through photographs and maps, showcasing the experiences and contributions of American soldiers during this significant conflict. The opening of the book outlines the overall intent behind the volume, emphasizing its role as a guide rather than a military treatise. It acknowledges the valor and impact of American forces in the Meuse-Argonne campaign, noted for its fierce combat and strategic importance. Early sections introduce the geographic context of the Argonne region, including historical references and the topographical challenges faced during the war, setting the stage for the subsequent discussions on the battles that took place and their lasting implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-11-09