Goubet, Aurélien Pershing's Boys

Uniforms & Equipment of the American Soldier 1917-1918

Featuring over 400 authentic artifacts and numerous historical photographs, this book brings to life the story of the American soldiers who arrived in France to fight in 1917. It immerses the reader in the daily lives of these menfrom their uniforms and combat gear to the personal items they carried to the front. Richly documented using U.S. Army archives, the book also showcases rare and sometimes unique pieces amassed through more than twenty years of research and collecting. Special attention is paid to the Medical Department, the Marine Corps, and the distinctive uniforms of officers, revealing the diversity and scope of the American military in 19171918. This is a passionate tribute to the men of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps whose presence left an indelible mark on the First World War. Contents: U.S. Army Uniforms; Personal Combat Gear; Medical Department Equipment; Officer Uniforms and Equipment; The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC); Personal Items.