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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: George B. ClarkPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9780786429608ISBN 10: 0786429607 Pages: 268 Publication Date: 17 August 2007 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsTable 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 IndexReviews“value...a ready reference...valuable appendices”—United States Naval Institute value...a ready reference...valuable appendices --United States Naval Institute Author InformationThe late George B. Clark, military historian and former Marine, wrote about World War I, World War II, and the United States Marine Corps. He lived in Pike, New Hampshire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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