How do you convince men to charge across heavily mined beaches into deadly machine-gun fire? Do you appeal to their bonds with their fellow soldiers, their patriotism, their desire to end tyranny and mass murder? Certainly—but if you’re the US Army in 1944, you also try another tack: you dangle the lure of beautiful French women, waiting just on the other side of the wire, ready to reward their liberators in oh so many ways. That’s not the picture of the Greatest Generation that we’ve been given, but it’s the one Mary Louise Roberts paints to devastating effect in What Soldiers Do. Drawing on an incredible range of sources, including news reports, propaganda and training materials, official planning documents, wartime diaries, and memoirs, Roberts tells the fascinating and troubling story of how the US military command systematically spread—and then exploited—the myth of French women as sexually experienced and available. The resulting chaos—ranging from flagrant public sex with prostitutes to outright rape and rampant venereal disease—horrified the war-weary and demoralized French population. The sexual predation, and the blithe response of the American military leadership, also caused serious friction between the two nations just as they were attempting to settle questions of long-term control over the liberated territories and the restoration of French sovereignty. While never denying the achievement of D-Day, or the bravery of the soldiers who took part, What Soldiers Do reminds us that history is always more useful—and more interesting—when it is most honest, and when it goes beyond the burnished beauty of nostalgia to grapple with the real lives and real mistakes of the people who lived it.

Homer Randall's 'Army Boys in France; or, From Training Camp to Trenches' is a classic piece of American young adult literature that follows a group of young men as they journey from training camp in the United States to the front lines of World War I in France. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book offers readers a vivid portrayal of the trials and tribulations faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period in history. Randall's attention to detail and realistic dialogue bring the experiences of these young soldiers to life, making it a valuable historical resource as well as an entertaining read. Set in the context of the Great War, the book provides insight into the challenges and camaraderie found among soldiers during wartime. Homer Randall, a veteran himself, draws upon his own military experiences to craft a compelling narrative that sheds light on the realities of war and the strength of the human spirit. 'Army Boys in France' is highly recommended for readers interested in the personal stories of soldiers during World War I and the impact of war on young men.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Army Boys in the French Trenches; Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy" by Homer Randall. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONE Winner of two Communicator Awards for Cover (overall) and Cover (design), 2013. They Called Them Soldier Boys offers an in-depth study of soldiers of the Texas National Guard's Seventh Texas Infantry Regiment in World War I, through their recruitment, training, journey to France, combat, and their return home. Gregory W. Ball focuses on the fourteen counties in North, Northwest, and West Texas where officers recruited the regiment's soldiers in the summer of 1917, and how those counties compared with the rest of the state in terms of political, social, and economic attitudes. In September 1917 the "Soldier Boys" trained at Camp Bowie, near Fort Worth, Texas, until the War Department combined the Seventh Texas with the First Oklahoma Infantry to form the 142d Infantry Regiment of the 36th Division. In early October 1918, the 142d Infantry, including more than 600 original members of the Seventh Texas, was assigned to the French Fourth Army in the Champagne region and went into combat for the first time on October 6. Ball explores the combat experiences of those Texas soldiers in detail up through the armistice of November 11, 1918.

" In "Army Boys on the Firing Line" by Homer Randall, join a group of brave young soldiers as they face the intense challenges of war on the firing line. This gripping tale follows their harrowing experiences, camaraderie, and unwavering determination as they navigate the front lines of battle during a time of conflict. As the Army Boys confront the realities of war, they are thrust into the heart of the action, where danger lurks at every turn. Through their training, strategic maneuvers, and acts of bravery, they strive to protect their comrades and fulfill their duty in the face of adversity. In "Army Boys on the Firing Line," Homer Randall captures the chaos, courage, and sacrifice of soldiers in the midst of battle. Readers will be immersed in the intensity of combat and the emotional journey of the Army Boys as they grapple with fear, witness the devastating effects of war, and discover the strength within themselves to persevere. Join the Army Boys on the firing line as they face the ultimate test of their training and character, displaying resilience, bravery, and unwavering loyalty to their cause and comrades."