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The Yanks Are Coming!: A Military History of the United States in World War I
by Crocker, H. W. | HC | VeryGood
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781621572626
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Regnery Publishing
ISBN-10
1621572625
ISBN-13
9781621572626
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201577855
Product Key Features
Book Title
Yanks Are Coming! : a Military History of the United States in World War I
Number of Pages
404 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Military / United States, Military / World War I
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
22.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-011621
Reviews
"A rousing military history of an older, and in some ways better, America. The pen portraits of America's heroes in the First World War—whose fame in many cases extends beyond, like Patton, MacArthur, and Truman—are terrific!" —William Peter Blatty, Academy Award–winning screenwriter and bestselling novelist, author of The Exorcist , and co-screenwriter (with Blake Edwards) of the World War I comedy-drama Darling Lili "Harry Crocker presents a very readable, lively, and historically rich account of America's involvement in World War One, from strategic-level power politics to the blood and grime of the trenches. The war narrative is complemented with short, incisive biographies of prominent leaders—Pershing, Mitchell, and Lejeune, among others—and the 'Young Lions' such as George Patton, Eddie Rickenbacker, Alvin York, and 'Wild Bill' Donovan. This is an outstanding and enjoyable volume for both seasoned military history buffs and readers who want to know more about the dramatic events that were shaping our present day a century ago." —James S. Robbins, author of The Real Custer "A brilliant book. Crocker is the absolute master at creating readable history—and on few subjects is his clarity more needed than on America's involvement in World War I, helping readers to understand and appreciate our commitment and sacrifice. The Yanks Are Coming! is a great book—highly recommended for anyone interested in American military history." —Phillip Jennings, former Marine Corps combat pilot and author of Nam-A-Rama and The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to the Vietnam War "A great story has met a great writer! Historian Harry Crocker skillfully records the important but often overlooked story of America's pivotal role in winning World War I. Peopled by a fascinating historical cast of characters, The Yanks Are Coming! puts the reader on the front lines with the American doughboys with a you-are-there sense of immediacy. It is a memorable story of American courage and sacrifice, and the author's insightful, fast-paced narrative enlivens it anew. First-rate!" —Rod Gragg, author of The Illustrated Gettysburg Reader and The Pilgrim Chronicles "Harry Crocker has tackled one of the most perplexing major wars of modern history, untangling the confusion to deliver a narrative that is not only easy to follow, but a joy to read. Unlike so many histories of the Great War, which draw readers into the snarl of the war's complexity, Crocker's unwinds the sinews, laying them out in plain sight. It is a rare book that can be truly described as hard to put down. If a person was to read just one book about the Great War, there is no better one than this." —Bill Yenne, author of Hap Arnold: The General Who Invented the U.S. Air Force and a contributor to encyclopedias of both world wars
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
940.4/0973
Table Of Content
Part I: Armageddon Far Away 1 The Clash of Empires 2 Two and a Half Years Hard 3 Woodrow's War Part II: The Battles 4 The Road to Cantigny 5 Belleau Wood: "Retreat, Hell. We Just Got Here!" 6 Ch'teau-Thierry, the "Rock of the Marne," and Soissons 7 Saint Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive Part III: The Generals 8 General John J. Pershing (1860-1948) 9 General Peyton C. March (1864-1955) 10 General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) 11 General Billy Mitchell (1879-1936) 12 General John A. Lejeune (1867-1942) 13 General George S. Patton (1885-1945) 14 General George C. Marshall (1880-1959) 15 Captain Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) 16 Father Francis P. Duffy (1871-1932) and Sergeant Alvin C. York (1887-1964) 17 Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) 18 William J. Donovan (1883-1959) 19 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1887-1944), Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943), Archibald Roosevelt (1894-1979), Quentin Roosevelt (1897-1918) Part IV: The Victory 20 In Dubious Battle 21 The Victors at Versailles Epilogue
Synopsis
Bestselling military historian H. W. Crocker III ( The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War , Robert E. Lee on Leadership , etc.) now turns his guns on the epic story of America's involvement in the First World War with his new book The Yanks Are Coming: A Military History of the United States in World War I . 2014 marks the centenary of the beginning of that war, and in Crocker's sweeping, American-focused account, readers will learn: How George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall (of the Marshall Plan), "Wild Bill" Donovan (future founder of the OSS, the World War II precursor to the CIA), Harry S. Truman, and many other American heroes earned their military spurs in "The Great War" Why, despite the efforts of the almost absurdly pacifistic administration of Woodrow Wilson, American involvement in the war was inevitable How the First World War was "the War that Made the Modern World"--sweeping away most of the crowned heads of Europe, redrawing the map of the Middle East, setting the stage for the rise of communism and fascism Why the First World War marked America's transition from a frontier power--some of our World War I generals had actually fought Indians--to a global superpower, with World War I generals like Douglas MacArthur living to see, and help shape, the nuclear age "The Young Lions of the War" -- heroes who should not be forgotten, like air ace Eddie Rickenbacker, Sergeant Alvin York (memorably portrayed by Gary Cooper in the Academy Award-winning movie Sergeant York), and all four of Theodore Roosevelt's sons (one of whom was killed) Stirring, and full of brilliantly told stories of men at war, The Yanks Are Coming will be the essential book for readers interested in rediscovering America's role in the First World War on its hundredth anniversary., Bestselling military historian H. W. Crocker III (The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War, Robert E. Lee on Leadership, etc.) now turns his guns on the epic story of America's involvement in the First World War with his new book The Yanks Are Coming: A Military History of the United States in World War I. 2014 marks the centenary of the b
LC Classification Number
D570.C68 2014
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