Title: First Over There: The Attack on Cantigny, America's First Battle of World War I
Description: Relying on letters, diaries and reports by the “doughboys” themselves, the author describes the events that took place on May 28, 1918, when the United States fought and won its first battle of World War I in Cantigny. The riveting true story of America's first modern military battle, its first military victory during World War One, and its first steps onto the world stage Thirteen months after the United States entered World War I, these 3,500 soldiers became the first "doughboys" to enter the fight. The operation, the first American attack ever supported by tanks, airplanes, and modern artillery, was ordered by the leader of America's forces in Europe, General John "Black Jack" Pershing, and planned by a young staff officer, Lieutenant Colonel George C. Marshall, who would fill the lead role in World War II twenty-six years later. Drawing on the letters, diaries, and reports by the men themselves, Matthew J. Davenport'sFirst Over There tells the inspiring, untold story of these soldiers and their journey to victory on the Western Front in the Battle of Cantigny. The first American battle of the "war to end all wars" would mark not only its first victory abroad, but the birth of its modern Army. -- McMillan PalgraveBrand new Hardcover. All orders get full access to our online status tracking service, allowing you to view realtime order progress. Your order will be dispatched from England via Royal Mail 1st Class, although please allow 4-5 days for delivery. We state up-front delivery cost and speed so please don't mark us down. Please note that first editions are rarely first printings. Postage charges: £2.80 for United Kingdom, £5.00 for all foreign countries. For overseas deliveries needed quickly we also offer UPS Express Saver (listed as "International Tracked Postage"), with weight based pricing starting at £60.00. Unfortunately due to requiring immediate payment on each item means we cannot offer combined postage discounts. |