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Post by Transport on Apr 4, 2009 18:02:21 GMT -8
Ahoy!
Yes, call me a slug, when the family vacation comes up I like to enjoy myself at the beach with a great book, or two.
Now, can anyone recommend any great books on the Great war, I would prefer first person accounts from the US side if possible.
Thanks in advance
Chuck
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Post by Robert Maxwell on Apr 5, 2009 7:57:17 GMT -8
The two that come to mind, and are my favorites and I'm sure you have heard of are, "Echoes of Eagles" by Charles Woolley and "A Doughboy With The Fighting 69th" by Albert M. Ettinger.
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Post by Transport on Apr 5, 2009 8:15:15 GMT -8
Ahoy Robert!
thanks for the info, will look into getting these!
Chuck
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Post by rmli on Apr 5, 2009 11:36:39 GMT -8
Or, "Finding the Lost Battalion" beyond the rumors, myths, and legends of America's famous WW1 epic. by Robert J. Laplander
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Apr 5, 2009 11:53:36 GMT -8
'Retreat, Hell!, We only just got here.'
When the Americans entered the First World War in 1917, they brought with them a sense of fighting spirit and courage which left an unforgettable impression on their war-weary allies. Martin Marix Evans' superb book brings vividly to life the full story of the American Expeditionary Force which helped to turn the tide of war in France.
Amazon.com has copies from $22.00
Seph ;D
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Post by Transport on Apr 5, 2009 12:45:35 GMT -8
Ahoy!
Whoa!
Thanks guys! That is a great starting selection of books.
Chuck
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Post by CRMichaelis on Apr 5, 2009 16:26:56 GMT -8
I always recommend Doughboy War: The American Expeditionary Force in World War I, edited by James H. Hallas. You can order it through Amazon or any major book seller.
It's full of first person narratives edited in a style reminiscent of Wiley's famous Life of Billy Yank/Johnny Reb. Full of excellent stories and a great bibiliography of primary sources to track down. I recommend it to anyone interested in WWI, not just Doughboys. I wish there was a book like this for every combatant nation!
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Apr 5, 2009 20:42:36 GMT -8
I also highly recommend Hallas' book- I really didn't realize just HOW misearble the Muese-Argonne really was until I read this book. Also, the segments about POW life were also interesting- maybe not quite as bad as the WWII experience but definately no picnic.
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