OUT TO WIN THE STORY OF AMERICA IN FRANCE IBD

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Out to Win the Story of America in France is a historical non-fiction book written by Coningsby Dawson. The book provides a detailed account of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I and their contribution to the Allied victory in France. The author begins by describing the initial reluctance of the United States to enter the war and how President Woodrow Wilson eventually decided to send troops overseas. Dawson then goes on to discuss the challenges faced by the AEF in France, such as adapting to the new environment, dealing with the language barrier, and fighting alongside seasoned European troops. The book also covers the major battles and campaigns fought by the AEF, including the Battle of Cantigny, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, and the St. Mihiel Offensive. Dawson provides vivid descriptions of the soldiers? experiences in the trenches, the use of new technologies like tanks and airplanes, and the leadership of General John J. Pershing. In addition to the military aspects of the war, Out to Win also delves into the social and cultural impact of the AEF?s presence in France. Dawson explores the relationships between American soldiers and French civilians, the role of women in the war effort, and the impact of the war on American society back home. Overall, Out to Win the Story of America in France is a comprehensive and engaging account of the American contribution to World War I. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, American history, or the history of France during the early 20th century.1918. Lieutenant Dawson, whose two war books, The Glory of the Trenches and Carry On, have had many sympathetic and admiring readers, was commissioned by the British Government to visit the American army in France, and in this book he gives an account of his visit. It is a vivid, prophetic statement of America???????s program in France. Its brilliant judgments are authoritative and based on observed facts to which no other writer has as yet had access. There have been a good many questions as to what difference America???????s participation would make in the war and how soon her weight would begin to tell. This book, which a combatant officer was drawn out of the fighting line especially to write on account of his grasp of American affairs, gives an answer to all such questions. It pays glorious tribute to our boys over there and will inspire faith and confidence in our army and in our Government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.