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america in france

by Palmer Frederick

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This book describes the story of American army in France during World War I. The story was published in 1918 immediately after the end of the war. The author does a great job analyzing the main strategies of the American army and the events that led to the victory. America in France is a real find for those readers who like history and are especially interested in the period of World War I.

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...tions over the fact that, regardless of the troubles of the quartermaster, the first contingent was safe in France. American mules went through the streets of that little port town, drawing army wagons piled high with officers' bedding rolls or sides of beef; motor- trucks that had been on the Mexican border ran past them on the way out to the camp; military police began keeping the crowds off the piers; the navy blue of sailors on shore mingled with khaki on the curbs or sat in front of the cafes; and under the covering barrages of gestures the vanguard of the expedition was making its first frontal attack on the French language. IV THEY GO TO LORRAINE Touring versus fighting in France Wonderful roads of France Billets Introducing soldiers into the family life of the French Lorraine and the Lorrainers Actions and reactions between French as hosts and Americans as guests Those do- mestic manure heaps Why our boys respect the French French " kiddies. " IN years to come the remark of the...