History of the 107th Infantry, U.S.A. offers an inside look at a regiment’s wartime life and leadership.
This nonfiction account focuses on how the Field and Staff formed the heart of the unit, guiding training, administration, and combat actions from early preparation through the final battles in France. It highlights the men who commanded and supported the regiment, and how their decisions shaped the soldiers who fought the battles described.
The narrative covers the evolution of the regiment’s leadership, including the long tenure of Colonel Willard C. Fisk and the later command changes as the unit faced pressure, casualty, and reorganization. You’ll see how staff officers and battalion leaders worked together to maintain discipline, supply, and morale under fire. The text also places the regiment’s actions in key engagements, such as the Hindenburg Line battles and other operations in Belgium, offering context for the unit’s endurance and impact.
- Insights into the structure and duties of field and staff officers during wartime.
- Profiles of commanding officers and how leadership influenced combat readiness.
- Context for major campaigns and the regiment’s role in them.
- Details about how replacements and reorganizations shaped the fighting force.
Ideal for readers of military history, regimental chronicles, and World War I era studies who want a grounded, era-specific portrait of a U.S. infantry regiment in action.