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Work Horse Of The Western Front: The Story Of The 30th Infantry Division

Work Horse Of The Western Front: The Story Of The 30th Infantry Division

Hewitt, Robert L.
Hobbs, Leland S.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258063344
ISBN13: 9781258063344
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 16 2011
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Work Horse Of The Western Front: The Story Of The 30th Infantry Division is a historical account of the 30th Infantry Division, an American military unit that played a crucial role in World War I. The book is written by Robert L. Hewitt, a military historian and veteran of the Vietnam War.The book begins with an overview of the formation of the 30th Infantry Division, which was made up of National Guard units from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The author then delves into the division's training and preparation for combat, which took place in the United States and England.The bulk of the book focuses on the division's experiences in France during the war. The 30th Infantry Division was involved in some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of the Somme, the Battle of Ypres, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The author describes the division's actions in these battles in detail, drawing on primary sources such as diaries, letters, and official reports.Throughout the book, Hewitt emphasizes the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division. He also provides insight into the challenges they faced, such as trench warfare, gas attacks, and the harsh conditions of the Western Front.Overall, Work Horse Of The Western Front: The Story Of The 30th Infantry Division is a comprehensive and engaging account of an important American military unit in World War I. It will appeal to anyone interested in military history, particularly the history of the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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