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History of the Yankee Division
History of the Yankee A Veteran Division’s War Record
This nonfiction portrait collects forewords and tributes that celebrate the Twenty-sixth Division’s service in France during World War I. It blends official commendations with firsthand memories to convey a vivid portrait of courage, sacrifice, and comradeship.
This edition presents the division’s hard-won battles, from early training and Chemin des Dames to landmark actions at Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. It shows how citizen soldiers trained under pressure, fought through difficult terrain, and earned decorations for bravery. The book also honors the leaders and the people who contributed to this storied unit’s legacy.Read the key combat milestones and the division’s role in turning the tide on major frontsSee how volunteer soldiers from New England earned lasting respect for discipline, grit, and espritLearn about the people who shaped the division’s character, including officers, correspondents, and support troopsUnderstand the broader case for universal training and citizen-soldier readiness through a proud wartime record Ideal for readers of military history and anyone curious about how a regional force helped shape a national story of victory and sacrifice.
This nonfiction portrait collects forewords and tributes that celebrate the Twenty-sixth Division’s service in France during World War I. It blends official commendations with firsthand memories to convey a vivid portrait of courage, sacrifice, and comradeship.
This edition presents the division’s hard-won battles, from early training and Chemin des Dames to landmark actions at Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. It shows how citizen soldiers trained under pressure, fought through difficult terrain, and earned decorations for bravery. The book also honors the leaders and the people who contributed to this storied unit’s legacy.Read the key combat milestones and the division’s role in turning the tide on major frontsSee how volunteer soldiers from New England earned lasting respect for discipline, grit, and espritLearn about the people who shaped the division’s character, including officers, correspondents, and support troopsUnderstand the broader case for universal training and citizen-soldier readiness through a proud wartime record Ideal for readers of military history and anyone curious about how a regional force helped shape a national story of victory and sacrifice.
362 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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December 26, 2017
Discovered in a used bookstore in Western Massachusetts.
This book, written in 1919, is a contemporaneous account of the 26th Infantry Division’s (aka – the Yankee Division) formation, deployment and battles during World War I. The Yankee Division were the first National Guard troops deployed to France during the war, and were involved in many of the critical battles that ensured victory for the allies. In addition to descriptions from veterans, the book also contains official orders and after-action reports written by officers, including Major General Clarence Edwards.
As a veteran of the Yankee Division, I knew that our unit had a long and storied history. Until reading this book, I didn’t understand the magnitude of that history, nor the personal stories of heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers and officers during the Great War.
The Army should require that all NCOs and officers read the histories of their units. Books like this are a great place to start.
This book, written in 1919, is a contemporaneous account of the 26th Infantry Division’s (aka – the Yankee Division) formation, deployment and battles during World War I. The Yankee Division were the first National Guard troops deployed to France during the war, and were involved in many of the critical battles that ensured victory for the allies. In addition to descriptions from veterans, the book also contains official orders and after-action reports written by officers, including Major General Clarence Edwards.
As a veteran of the Yankee Division, I knew that our unit had a long and storied history. Until reading this book, I didn’t understand the magnitude of that history, nor the personal stories of heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers and officers during the Great War.
The Army should require that all NCOs and officers read the histories of their units. Books like this are a great place to start.
Displaying 1 of 1 review