World War I New York: A Guide to the City's Enduring Ties to the Great War

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• Kevin C. Fitzpatrick

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• 200 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on New York Harbor's pivotal role, the book explores American involvement in World War I, highlighting the city's significance as a departure point for troops in 1917 and a center for recruitment and patriotism. It reflects on the post-war era, noting the proliferation of memorials honoring World War I veterans, which outnumber those for any other event. As the centennial approaches, the narrative emphasizes the enduring legacy and remembrance of those who served during this transformative period in history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback