The Story Of The Rainbow Division

By Raymond S Tompkins and Raymond S. Tompkins

Book Overview

The Story of the Rainbow Division is a historical account written by Raymond S. Tompkins. The book chronicles the formation and experiences of the 42nd Infantry Division, which was made up of soldiers from 26 states across the United States. The division was known as the ""Rainbow Division"" because of its diversity.Tompkins provides a detailed account of the division's training and deployment during World War I. He describes the battles the division fought in France, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, which was one of the largest battles of the war.The book also highlights the personal experiences of individual soldiers, including their struggles and triumphs on the battlefield. Tompkins provides insight into the leadership of the division, including the contributions of General Douglas MacArthur, who served as the division's chief of staff.Overall, The Story of the Rainbow Division offers a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most diverse and successful military units in American history.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: 1430442190
• ISBN13: 9781430442196
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"