Publisher's Synopsis
""History of the Yankee Division"" is a comprehensive account of the 26th Infantry Division, also known as the Yankee Division, during World War I and II. Written by Harry A. Benwell, a veteran of the division who served as a combat historian, the book covers the unit's formation, training, and deployment to Europe during the First World War. It details the division's participation in major battles such as Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, as well as its occupation duties in Germany after the armistice.The book also covers the division's reactivation and deployment to Europe during World War II, where it fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the Rhineland Campaign. The author provides a thorough analysis of the division's tactics, leadership, and challenges faced during both conflicts, as well as personal accounts from soldiers who served in the unit.Overall, ""History of the Yankee Division"" is a valuable resource for military historians and anyone interested in the history of the United States Army during the two World Wars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
