The Yanks Are Coming: The Story Of John J. Pershing

By John Joseph Pershing

Book Overview

The Yanks Are Coming: The Story Of John J. Pershing is a biographical account of one of the most prominent military figures in American history. Written by Pershing himself, the book chronicles his life from his early days as a cadet at West Point to his rise through the ranks of the United States Army.Pershing's military career spanned more than four decades and included service in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and World War I. He is perhaps best known for his leadership of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I, where he played a key role in the Allied victory.In this book, Pershing provides a firsthand account of his experiences on the battlefield and behind the scenes, offering insights into the strategies and tactics that helped shape the course of the war. He also reflects on the challenges he faced as a leader, including the difficult decisions he had to make and the sacrifices he and his men had to endure.Throughout the book, Pershing's deep commitment to his country and his unwavering dedication to duty and honor shine through. The Yanks Are Coming: The Story Of John J. Pershing is a compelling and inspiring portrait of one of America's greatest military leaders, and a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in our armed forces.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125801243X
• ISBN13: 9781258012434
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"