Description
About the Book
Pulling readers down into the trenches with his intimate battlefield knowledge, John S. D. Eisenhower, a retired brigadier general, delivers the complete story of the United States’ role in World War I, from the fortunate selection of John ‘Black Jack’ Pershing as commanding general, to the astonishingly rapid buildup of troops, to America’s decisive intervention. While the bulk of recent Great War accounts approach the conflict from British and French perspectives, YANKS focuses entirely on the often misrepresented story of the American Expeditionary Force which, in an incredible span of just 18 months, grew from an under-equipped band of 120,000 troops into a dominant force of four million. Eisenhower has mined little-known diaries and memoirs to illuminate an extraordinary cast of war heroes, both famous and unsung. With chapters focusing on legends like Pershing, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Sergeant Alvin York, as well as the brave Privates (nicknamed doughboys) who fought on the front lines, this riveting work captures the birth of the modern Army, reasserting the true contributions of America in World War I.
Publishing Info
Yanks by John S. D. Eisenhower with Joanne Thompson Eisenhower. From the First Printing by The Free Press with 2001 copyright. The ISBN is 0-684-86304-9. This hardcover book measures about 9-1/2″ x 6-3/8″ and has 353 pages.
Condition
See photo above. The good dust jacket has some storage, particularly on the corners. The boards are bumped on the corners. The pages are in very good condition with storage on a few of the corner tips. No names or other markings found. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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