More than 400 photographs detail the American military experience in World War I on the ground, in the air, and at sea, from recruitment to the Armistice. This is the premier visual history of the United States in the Great War to be published during these centennial years. * Features not only the infamous Doughboys and Devil Dogs, but also flying aces, doctors and nurses, seamen, and the German enemy * Color photos of weapons and equipment, uniforms, insignia, medals, and posters * Richly informative text and captions ...
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More than 400 photographs detail the American military experience in World War I on the ground, in the air, and at sea, from recruitment to the Armistice. This is the premier visual history of the United States in the Great War to be published during these centennial years. * Features not only the infamous Doughboys and Devil Dogs, but also flying aces, doctors and nurses, seamen, and the German enemy * Color photos of weapons and equipment, uniforms, insignia, medals, and posters * Richly informative text and captions by an expert on World War I and battlefield interpretation.
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Fair. Ships same day or next. The cover/outside shows heavy wear but the book has never been read and the text is very good. This is a returned copy that was never sold. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders. Ships same day or next. Slight tear repaired with clear tape. Text is very good and book is unread.
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Fine. 198 p. Pictorial overview of World War 1-a wide range of subjects, black and white photographs and a few color reprints. The photos range from political figures to ships. Soldiers in trenches and in airplanes. Hospital beds to canteens to armistice celebrations. Easton Press quality binding. The cover has an image of a battlefield. Dark green leather imprinted with gold silhouettes of soldiers and airplanes. Raised four hub spine gold stamped with author and title. Printed on archival-quality acid free paper. Moire fabric end sheets and premium heavy duty boards with a sewn-in silk page marker. Owners signature in the lower outer three quarter inch corner of the free endpaper.