Courage: Roy Blanchard's Journey in America's Forgotten War - Softcover

Dean, Paul T

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1632960966 ISBN 13: 9781632960962

Publisher: Lucid Books, 2016

Synopsis

In May of 1918, 19-year-old Roy Blanchard marched toward the sound of artillery with the American 126th infantry Regiment, on a narrow French road thousands of miles from his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. World War I had been raging for nearly four years, sending millions of young men to an early grave. America’s inexperienced “Doughboys,” including Roy, were marching toward the Western Front, determined to help their allies hold the line against the coming waves of German soldiers. The artillery crashed louder around them as they approached the front. As Roy heard the deafening explosions, he wondered if he would have the courage to face a machine gun nest, suffer through hours of shelling, or charge “over the top.”
          
World War I is a war difficult to grasp for many Americans. Most WWI soldiers didn’t keep a diary, and few spoke of what they saw and experienced. Through "Courage", readers will understand what pulled the world into this devastating conflict, see why the United States came out of isolation to side with the Allies, and gain a personal look into the lives of WWI fighters. Through the eyes of Roy Blanchard, readers will see, hear, and feel what it was like to bravely face the terror of the First World War.

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About the Author

Paul Dean, PhD, inherited a love of history from his mother, Marcia, and an interest in soldiers' experiences from his grandfathers who served in World War II. His writing has been published in a variety of print and online sources. He also frequently speaks at community events, including Veterans Day observances and non-profit fundraisers. He is married and has four children, including one Marine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lucid Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1632960966
• ISBN 13: 9781632960962
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222