Under Foch's Command: A Tale of Americans in France

Brereton, Captain

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd.

About this Item

Hardback in illustrated brown cloth boards covers, light foxing to the end papers, previous owner's name and dedication on front end paper, otherwise in Very Good condition. Under Foch's Command: A Tale of the Americans in France is a World War I historical novel by Captain F. S. Brereton, originally published around 1918. It follows American protagonists Jim Carpenter and Dan Holman as they join the war effort, covering their transition from the Rocky Mountains to the intense battles on the Western Front under Allied Supreme Commander Ferdinand Foch. Key Aspects of the Novel: Plot Outline: The story begins with the two young men in the Rocky Mountains reacting to the U.S. declaration of war against Germany. After a dramatic encounter with a German agent in a mine, they enlist and travel to France. Themes: The novel focuses on themes of patriotism, courage, camaraderie, and the personal sacrifices made by soldiers during the Great War. Setting: It provides a vivid, contemporary depiction of the Western Front and the mobilization of American forces. Context: Written by Captain F.S. Brereton, a prolific author of juvenile war fiction, the book was intended to capture the spirit of the generation fighting in WWI. Under Foch's Command is considered a, classic, educational, or historically significant, and is available through Project Gutenberg and various reprints, sometimes illustrated by Wal Paget.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Under Foch's Command: A Tale of Americans in France
• Publisher: Blackie & Son Ltd.
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History