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Time Remaining To Bid: 5 days 14 hours 22 mins. 33 secs.
Item Will Close On: Monday, October 13, 2008 at 8:30:00 PM CST

Lot Number: 5938085

Category: O12 - Unit Histories (Yearbook)

"THE STORY OF THE INFANTRY" THE AEF IN WORLD WAR I

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Hard Cover (6" x 9")- "The first Iowa National Guard unit to be sent to France was the 168th Infantry. The 168th Infantry was a consolidated force made up of three prewar regiments of Iowa National Guard infantry. It was assigned to the 42nd "Rainbow" Division, one of the first American divisions to reach Europe. The 42nd Division took part in engagements at Baccart, Esperance-Souaine, Champagne-Marne, Essey-Pannes, and the final great Allied offensive at Meuse-Argonne. Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur was the Chief of Staff of the 42nd Division. Speaking to a French major, he said, "Is it any wonder that my father was proud of this regiment." The 168th, as the 51st Iowa, had served under the elder Arthur MacArthur in the Philippines." (http://www.iowanationalguard.com/Museum/History.htm)
Volume is in good condition for its age. Published by the Historical Society of Iowa, 1925.  B/w photos and illustrations.  397 pp.  
  Condition: 8

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