Lost Voices: The Untold Stories of America's World War I Veterans and Their Families

by Martin King, Michael Collins

Overview

2017 is the 100th anniversary of America’s declaration of war against Germany. Many historians take a diminutive stance regarding America’s involvement but it cannot be underestimated by any means. It was the reason that brought Germany to it is knees and forced them to accept an armistice that was a victory of sorts achieved over the German forces and their allies. There is global renewed interest in World War One. All the protagonists are long dead but many of their relatives are still with us. This volume will draw you into the whole experience from the home front to the hell of the trenches. These are the voices of those who were never heard but their suffering and their involvement was total and uncompromising, and now finally they can breathe again. They are not forgotten.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493060863
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2022
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Martin King and Mike Collins are Emmy Award winning Military Historians. Martin is British and has lived in Belgium since 1981. He speaks German, Dutch, Italian, and French. In frequent demand as public speakers, they have lectured at many universities and schools along with British and US military bases throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Preface ix

Maps xv

Introduction xxi

Part I The Road Once Traveled

Chapter 1 Our Allegiance 3

Chapter 2 The American Expeditionary Force 40

Chapter 3 Johnnie, Get Your Gun 61

Part II Our Boys Will Fight

Chapter 4 He Will Not Prove a Traitor 81

Chapter 5 Playing Safe 111

Chapter 6 The Fighting Irish 116

Chapter 7 An Acceptable Standard 125

Part III To Battle!

Chapter 8 Cantigny 157

Chapter 9 The Aisne-Marne / Belleau Wood 171

Chapter 10 The Second Battle of the Marne 185

Chapter 11 Doughboys Getting Around 198

Chapter 12 Saint-Mihiel 207

Chapter 13 The Meuse-Argonne 225

Part IV Fragile Peace

Chapter 14 A Monstrous Lie 275

Chapter 15 Thanks to the Great War 282

Chapter 16 Animal Heroes 286

Chapter 17 Survivors 291

Chapter 18 World War I Films and Video Games 300

Chapter 19 Our Great War 317

Epilogue 321

Notes 327

Bibliography 333

About the Authors 337

Editorial Reviews

After reading Lost Voices, I'm amazed (but shouldn't be) at the lessons learned during the Great War that were forgotten during World War II and every war since. The Great War Generation is gone, but their voices can still be heard (and hopefully, remembered next time) thanks to King and Collins

Commander Jeffrey Barta

Lost Voices is the perfect choice for readers seeking to commemorate the centennial of America's participation in the First World War. Digging deeply into largely untapped archives, the authors have uncovered a compelling and authentic collection of first hand accounts by American men and women riding the cutting edge of America's entry into the modern world. King and Collins have not only created a useful primary resource, but paid fitting tribute to the Doughboys.

Edward G. Lengel

WWI is so far away and the facts start slipping out of our collective memory. Martin King and Mike Collins make them come alive for the benefit of the present and future generations. They let the "doughboy generation" speak to us in their new book. Highly recommended.

Roland Gaul

Martin King has a keen eye for the human side of military conflict. In this book, he tells the story of the American Army in WWI through the words of the soldiers who fought it. His attention to the experience of African-American soldiers is particularly commendable. His discussion of the animals that served in the conflict, and his review of the movies and video games that the war inspired, are interesting additions that are not normally found in conventional histories. It’s a wonderfully unique book that offers the reader a great insight into everything about the doughboys.

Professor Jerome Sheridan

Lost Voices is truly an outstanding historical volume that everyone will want on their bookshelf. Martin King and Michael Collins are amazing historians who offer a new prospective on the Americans who fought in World War I. Often forgotten or marginalized in the recent myriad of publications, the authors have emphasized the United States as an allied partner to ending the war.

Joseph Schram

Few things bring history to life like the words of those who lived through it. One hundred years, and more, since the events of the First World War, the painstaking work of Martin King and Michael Collins now offers us a glimpse into those experiences, documenting a nation witnessing one of the most formative periods of its history. Insightful, moving, and important, this book is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to better understand America's role in this most brutal of conflicts.

Dan Snow

Between them Martin King and Mike Collins have transformed military history Their books are a pure delight for every history buff. They inform, entertain and tell the story from the ground up, Lost Voices of America’s Great War’ is a 'must have' packed with previously unpublished firsthand accounts from the men who did the fighting.Great job guys!

Dirk de Groof

Patton saw everywhere he was as the training ground for where he would end up. Although his voice may never be forgotten, his part in the Great War as the very first tank commander who brought Pershing his horse replacements, needs to be understood and highlighted by historians. Tin hats off to Martin King and Michael Collins for including this important legacy.

Helen Patton