The Army Of 1918 (1920)

By Robert R. McCormick and Robert Rutherford McCormick

Book Overview

The Army of 1918 is a historical book written by Robert Rutherford McCormick and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the United States Army during World War I, specifically in the year 1918. McCormick, who was a Colonel in the Army during the war, draws from his own experiences and extensive research to give readers an inside look at the organization, training, and operations of the American military during this critical time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Army's involvement in the war. McCormick covers topics such as the mobilization of troops, the training of soldiers, the development of new technologies and tactics, and the major battles and campaigns that took place during 1918. He also provides insight into the leadership and decision-making processes within the Army, as well as the experiences of individual soldiers on the front lines.Throughout the book, McCormick emphasizes the challenges that the Army faced in adapting to the realities of modern warfare, including the use of machine guns, gas attacks, and trench warfare. He also highlights the bravery and resilience of American soldiers in the face of these challenges, and the crucial role that they played in helping to turn the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.Overall, The Army of 1918 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant periods in American military history. It offers readers a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers during World War I, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of the American military during this time.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: 1165789671
• ISBN13: 9781165789672
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"