The US Army of World War I (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

Mark Henry (Author), Stephen Walsh (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2003 | Series: Men-at-Arms (Book 386)

When the USA entered World War I in April 1917 her Regular Army counted just 128,000 men and lacked all the necessary equipment and training for modern trench warfare. By the Armistice of November 1918, General John J.Pershing's American Expeditionary Force in France had more than 2 million men and was holding 25 per cent of the Western Front. They had helped smash Ludendorff's brilliant Operation "Michael" in the lines before Paris; had turned onto the offensive themselves at St Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne; and if Germany had not negotiated peace with unexpected speed the US Army would have taken over from their tired Allies an even greater share of the planned 1919 campaign. This concise account of America's first world class army, its organization, uniforms, weapons and character, is illustrated with rare photos and eight full color plates.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Mark R. Henry is a lifelong student of military history and an experienced re-enactor of many periods. He served in the US Army as a signals officer 1981-90, in Germany, Texas and Korea. He holds a BA degree in History and is studying for his Master's; and currently works in the US Army museum system. His special interest lies in the United States armed forces of the 20th century.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (June 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841764868
• ISBN-13: 978-1841764863
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Useful Work by An Excellent Writer, January 31, 2006

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This review is from: The US Army of World War I (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

Mark Hwney has recently come to the Osprey table of writers. As a professional historian, he has access to many sources. Henry's three volume set on the WWII US infantryman is outstanding. (c.f.)

I found rhia volume ti be a highly useful overview. It should be referred to in conjunction with the newly published "U.S Doughboy, 1916-1919" (c.f.) which is focused on the experiences of a representative infantry man of the AEF.

This volume covers the whole story of the mobization, organization, and training of the army which was the source of the AEF.