New England In France, 1917-1919: A History Of The Twenty-Sixth Division, United States Of America (1920)

By Emerson Gifford Taylor

Book Overview

""New England in France, 1917-1919: A History of the Twenty-Sixth Division, United States of America"" is a book written by Emerson Gifford Taylor and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of the Twenty-Sixth Division, which was made up of soldiers from New England, during their service in France during World War I. The author draws on his own experiences as a member of the division, as well as on official records and interviews with other soldiers, to provide a comprehensive and engaging history of the division's activities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the division's training in the United States, their journey to France, their participation in major battles such as the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and their eventual return home. Throughout the book, Taylor provides vivid descriptions of the challenges faced by the soldiers, including the harsh conditions of trench warfare and the toll that the war took on their physical and mental health. Overall, ""New England in France, 1917-1919"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the experiences of American soldiers during the conflict.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164927612
• ISBN13: 9781164927617
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"