The Rainbow Division In The Great War
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The Story Of The Rainbow Division
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Author : Raymond Sidney Tompkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1919
The Story Of The Rainbow Division written by Raymond Sidney Tompkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1919 with World War, 1914-1918 categories.
The Rainbow Division In The Great War
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Author : James J. Cooke
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1994-09-30
The Rainbow Division In The Great War written by James J. Cooke and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-09-30 with History categories.
The Rainbow Division (42nd Infantry Division) was the premier National Guard division to fight on the Western Front in the Great War. Made up of units from 26 states and the District of Columbia, the Rainbow was a unique attempt to combine units from every section of the nation and to get them to France as quickly as possible. The Rainbow arrived in France in December 1917, and served in every major battle the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) participated in. After the end of the war in November 1918, the Rainbow was selected to serve in the Army of Occupation, remaining in Germany until the spring of 1919. The division counted in its leadership Douglas MacArthur, William J. Wild Bill Donovan (later known for his service as the head of the OSS in World War II and for founding the CIA), soldier-poet Joyce Kilmer, Father Francis P. Duffy, plus future secretaries of the Army and the Air Force and two who would become Army Chiefs of Staff. George S. Patton's tanks supported The Rainbow Division during the St. Mihiel operations, the first time the legendary Patton planned for the use of tanks on the battlefield.
The All Americans At War
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Author : James J. Cooke
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 1999-04-30
The All Americans At War written by James J. Cooke and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04-30 with History categories.
This is the first study to analyze the content, training, and performance of a World War I draft division from its formation onward. The 82nd division consisted heavily of non-English speaking European immigrants and conscripts fresh from farming towns in Tennessee and North Carolina. Despite these apparent obstacles, it would evolve into an effective combat unit on the front lines of St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. These All-Americans would prove that they could fight and accomplish several difficult missions in the Great War. From its birth at Camp Gordon, Georgia, to the battlefields of the Western Front, the 82nd division became a highly successful combat unit through good leadership and hard work. After initial training in France by both British and French forces, the 82nd entered the trenches to face the Germans. Given a difficult mission during the St. Mihiel offensive, the diverse division performed well; and during the Meuse-Argonne battle, it achieved its objectives despite heavy casualties. Despite an early lack of preparation, this force would be a true American success story.
Roster Of The Rainbow Division
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Author : Wm. Mann
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-03-18
Roster Of The Rainbow Division written by Wm. Mann and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-18 with categories.
Published in 1917, this is the roster of the 42nd United States Army Division, also known as the Rainbow Division, during the period of the first world war.
The Story Of The Rainbow Division Classic Reprint
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Author : Raymond S. Tompkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-06
The Story Of The Rainbow Division Classic Reprint written by Raymond S. Tompkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-06 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Story of the Rainbow Division When the history of the recent world war has been analyzed, it will be found that the psychological forces at work have been the most powerful of all those called into exercise to save the world for democracy. The fact that the "Rainbow" Division was composed of elements of the National Guard selected from a majority of the states of the Union should have constituted an element of weakness; should have made for lack of cohesion. If the idea of constituting a division in this way was a happy thought, the selection of the name "Rainbow" for this composite organization was an inspiration. I consider that the name in itself was perhaps the strongest asset the Division had. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Brief History Of The U S 42nd Rainbow Division In The Great War
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Author : Andrew Salisbury
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
A Brief History Of The U S 42nd Rainbow Division In The Great War written by Andrew Salisbury and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with United States categories.
On The Western Front With The Rainbow Division
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Author : Vernon E. Kniptash
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2012-11-19
On The Western Front With The Rainbow Division written by Vernon E. Kniptash and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An ordinary soldier’s day-by-day account of the Great War Vernon E. Kniptash, an Indiana national guardsman who served in the Rainbow Division during World War I, observed firsthand some of the Great War’s fiercest fighting. As a radio operator with the Headquarters Company of the 150th Field Artillery, he was in constant contact with French and British forces as well as with American troops, and thus gained a broad perspective on the hostilities. Editor E. Bruce Geelhoed introduces and annotates Kniptash’s war diaries, published here for the first time. With clarity and compelling detail, Kniptash describes the experiences of an ordinary soldier thrust into the most violent conflict the world had seen. He tells of his enthusiasm upon enlistment and of the horrors of combat that followed, as well as the drudgery of daily routine. He renders unforgettable profiles of his fellow soldiers and commanders, and manages despite the strains of warfare to leaven his writing with humor. Readers will share Kniptash’s ordeals as he participates in the furious effort to stem a major German offensive, followed by six months of violent combat and the massive Allied counteroffensive that ended the war. Because Kniptash was called to remain with the Army of Occupation in Germany after his unit was shipped home, his diaries cover the full extent of American participation in the war.
New York S Fighting Sixty Ninth
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Author : John Mahon
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-06-08
New York S Fighting Sixty Ninth written by John Mahon and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-08 with History categories.
Formed in 1851 by Irish immigrants, the Fighting Sixty-Ninth has served with distinction since the Civil War. This is a complete, illustrated history of the regiment's service in the Irish Brigade and the Rainbow Division. Functioning as the 1st Regiment, Irish Brigade, 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac throughout the Civil War, the regiment made history at Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Appomatox. According to legend, an exasperated General Jackson cursed them as part of "that damn brigade." Functioning as the 165th Infantry, 42nd Division (Rainbow Division) throughout World War I, the regiment helped turn back the last German offensive, counterattacked at the Ourq river, spearheaded one of Pershing's pincers at St. Mihiel, and helped break the Hindenburg Line in the Argonne Forest. Today, the regiment is known as 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry (Mechanized), New York Army National Guard.
Story Of The Rainbow Division
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Author : RAYMOND S. TOMPKINS
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Story Of The Rainbow Division written by RAYMOND S. TOMPKINS and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
Hold At All Cost
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Hold At All Cost written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
These accounts by 42nd Rainbow Division P.O.W.'s from both World Wars provide stark descriptions of battles preceding capture as well as experiences in the Lagers in which they were imprisoned.