First to Fight
Oscar E. Gilbert
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First to Fight
by Oscar E. Gilbert, Romain Cansiere
Published
2017
Publisher
Casemate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9781612005096
Description
"Retreat, hell! We just got here!" The words of Captain Lloyd Williams at Belleau Wood in June 1918 entered United States Marine Corps legend, and the Marine Brigade's actions there-along with the censor's failure to take out the name of the Brigade in the battle reports-made the Corps famous. The Marines went to war as part of the American Expeditionary Force, bitterly resented by the Army and General Pershing. The Army tried to use them solely as labor troops and replacements, but the German spring offensive of 1918 forced the issue. The French begged Pershing to commit his partially trained men, and two untested American divisions, supported by British and French units, were thrown into the path of five German divisions. Three horrific weeks later, the Marines held the entirety of Belleau Wood. The Marines then fought in the almost forgotten Blanc Mont Ridge Offensive in October, as well as in every well-known AEF action until the end of the war. This book will look at all the operations of the Marine Corps in World War I, cover the activities of both ground and air units, and consider the units that supported the Marine Brigade. It will examine how, during the war years, the Marine Corps changed from a small organization of naval security detachments to an elite land combat force.
Subjects
Financial Management
Snow Falling on Cedars
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
History Of The United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in First to Fight?
This edition of First to Fight has approximately 360 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read First to Fight?
For most readers, First to Fight typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of First to Fight?
The estimated word count for First to Fight is approximately 90,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of First to Fight?
First to Fight was written by Oscar E. Gilbert, Romain Cansiere.
When was First to Fight published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.