Army Boys in France; or, From Training Camp to Trenches
Army Boys in France; or, From Training Camp to Trenches

Author: Homer Randall

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-17

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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Homer Randall's 'Army Boys in France; or, From Training Camp to Trenches' is a classic piece of American young adult literature that follows a group of young men as they journey from training camp in the United States to the front lines of World War I in France. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book offers readers a vivid portrayal of the trials and tribulations faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period in history. Randall's attention to detail and realistic dialogue bring the experiences of these young soldiers to life, making it a valuable historical resource as well as an entertaining read. Set in the context of the Great War, the book provides insight into the challenges and camaraderie found among soldiers during wartime. Homer Randall, a veteran himself, draws upon his own military experiences to craft a compelling narrative that sheds light on the realities of war and the strength of the human spirit. 'Army Boys in France' is highly recommended for readers interested in the personal stories of soldiers during World War I and the impact of war on young men.

Army Boys in the French Trenches; Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy
Army Boys in the French Trenches; Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy

Author: Homer Randall

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-04

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Army Boys in the French Trenches; Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy" by Homer Randall. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

What Soldiers Do
What Soldiers Do

Author: Mary Louise Roberts

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2013-05-17

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0226923096

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How do you convince men to charge across heavily mined beaches into deadly machine-gun fire? Do you appeal to their bonds with their fellow soldiers, their patriotism, their desire to end tyranny and mass murder? Certainly—but if you’re the US Army in 1944, you also try another tack: you dangle the lure of beautiful French women, waiting just on the other side of the wire, ready to reward their liberators in oh so many ways. That’s not the picture of the Greatest Generation that we’ve been given, but it’s the one Mary Louise Roberts paints to devastating effect in What Soldiers Do. Drawing on an incredible range of sources, including news reports, propaganda and training materials, official planning documents, wartime diaries, and memoirs, Roberts tells the fascinating and troubling story of how the US military command systematically spread—and then exploited—the myth of French women as sexually experienced and available. The resulting chaos—ranging from flagrant public sex with prostitutes to outright rape and rampant venereal disease—horrified the war-weary and demoralized French population. The sexual predation, and the blithe response of the American military leadership, also caused serious friction between the two nations just as they were attempting to settle questions of long-term control over the liberated territories and the restoration of French sovereignty. While never denying the achievement of D-Day, or the bravery of the soldiers who took part, What Soldiers Do reminds us that history is always more useful—and more interesting—when it is most honest, and when it goes beyond the burnished beauty of nostalgia to grapple with the real lives and real mistakes of the people who lived it.

Army Boys on the Firing Line
Army Boys on the Firing Line

Author: Homer Randall

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-12

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13:

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" In "Army Boys on the Firing Line" by Homer Randall, join a group of brave young soldiers as they face the intense challenges of war on the firing line. This gripping tale follows their harrowing experiences, camaraderie, and unwavering determination as they navigate the front lines of battle during a time of conflict. As the Army Boys confront the realities of war, they are thrust into the heart of the action, where danger lurks at every turn. Through their training, strategic maneuvers, and acts of bravery, they strive to protect their comrades and fulfill their duty in the face of adversity. In "Army Boys on the Firing Line," Homer Randall captures the chaos, courage, and sacrifice of soldiers in the midst of battle. Readers will be immersed in the intensity of combat and the emotional journey of the Army Boys as they grapple with fear, witness the devastating effects of war, and discover the strength within themselves to persevere. Join the Army Boys on the firing line as they face the ultimate test of their training and character, displaying resilience, bravery, and unwavering loyalty to their cause and comrades."

Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive
Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive

Author: Homer Randall

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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Homer Randall's 'Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive' is a riveting tale of courage and heroism set during World War I. The book follows a group of young American soldiers as they find themselves on the front lines, facing the relentless onslaught of the German army. Randall's vivid descriptions and attention to detail immerse readers in the chaos and danger of war, capturing the harsh realities of battle with stunning realism. Written in a gripping and fast-paced style, the novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Homer Randall's 'Army Boys on the Firing Line' is a classic example of war literature, offering a compelling look at the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the Great War. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or military history, providing a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of those who have fought for their country.

Poilu
Poilu

Author: Louis Barthas

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 729

ISBN-13: 030020695X

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“An exceptionally vivid memoir of a French soldier’s experience of the First World War.”—Max Hastings, New York Times bestselling author Along with millions of other Frenchmen, Louis Barthas, a thirty-five-year-old barrelmaker from a small wine-growing town, was conscripted to fight the Germans in the opening days of World War I. Corporal Barthas spent the next four years in near-ceaseless combat, wherever the French army fought its fiercest battles: Artois, Flanders, Champagne, Verdun, the Somme, the Argonne. First published in France in 1978, this excellent new translation brings Barthas’ wartime writings to English-language readers for the first time. His notebooks and letters represent the quintessential memoir of a “poilu,” or “hairy one,” as the untidy, unshaven French infantryman of the fighting trenches was familiarly known. Upon Barthas’ return home in 1919, he painstakingly transcribed his day-to-day writings into nineteen notebooks, preserving not only his own story but also the larger story of the unnumbered soldiers who never returned. Recounting bloody battles and endless exhaustion, the deaths of comrades, the infuriating incompetence and tyranny of his own officers, Barthas also describes spontaneous acts of camaraderie between French poilus and their German foes in trenches just a few paces apart. An eloquent witness and keen observer, Barthas takes his readers directly into the heart of the Great War. “This is clearly one of the most readable and indispensable accounts of the death of the glory of war.”—The Daily Beast (“Hot Reads”)

Army Boys In France
Army Boys In France

Author: Homer Randall

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020465338

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This thrilling account follows the adventures of a group of young American soldiers during World War I. From the trenches of France to the streets of Paris, the Army Boys face danger and excitement at every turn. With vivid descriptions and heart-pounding action, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Forging Napoleon's Grande Armée
Forging Napoleon's Grande Armée

Author: Michael J Hughes

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2012-05-07

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0814724116

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“A fascinating study exploring the motivation of French soldiers during the Napoleonic Era, and the process through which they became Napoleon’s men.”—Frederick C. Schneid, author of Napoleon’s Conquest of Europe The men who fought in Napoleon’s Grande Armée built a new empire that changed the world. Remarkably, the same men raised arms during the French Revolution for liberté, égalité, and fraternité. In just over a decade, these freedom fighters, who had once struggled to overthrow tyrants, rallied to the side of a man who wanted to dominate Europe. What was behind this drastic change of heart? In this ground-breaking study, Michael J. Hughes shows how Napoleonic military culture shaped the motivation of Napoleon’s soldiers. Relying on extensive archival research and blending cultural and military history, Hughes demonstrates that the Napoleonic regime incorporated elements from both the Old Regime and French Revolutionary military culture to craft a new military culture, characterized by loyalty to both Napoleon and the preservation of French hegemony in Europe. Underscoring this new, hybrid military culture were five sources of motivation: honor, patriotism, a martial and virile masculinity, devotion to Napoleon, and coercion. Forging Napoleon’s Grande Armée vividly illustrates how this many-pronged culture gave Napoleon’s soldiers reasons to fight. “Hughes offers a tight and well-grounded exposition and analysis of French military culture in the Napoleonic period in which military honour is presented as a dynamic element.” —Journal of European Studies “Hughes’s book not only contributes to our understanding of the military success of Napoleon’s army, but also elegantly employs cultural history methods to better understand army operations and sustained troop motivations.” —Julia Osman, History: Reviews of New Book