"And they thought we wouldn't fight" by Floyd Phillips Gibbons
"And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight" by Floyd Phillips Gibbons is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the years surrounding World War I. The book chronicles Gibbons’ experiences as a war correspondent with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, detailing the remarkable stories of bravery and American resolve as part of the larger narrative of the war. The primary focus is on the American soldiers who fought
against Germany, capturing the valor and duty instilled in them through Gibbons’ firsthand observations. At the start of the narrative, Gibbons recounts the harrowing experience of traveling across the Atlantic on the Cunard liner "Laconia", which was torpedoed by a German submarine. He vividly describes the chaos and fear during the sinking, as well as his own desperate fight for survival in the life-boat amidst the icy waters. In the aftermath, Gibbons shares insights into how this event served as a potent reminder of the mortal dangers facing American troops abroad and the urgency of their mission. As he delves into the arrival of American forces and their initial experiences in France, the opening sets the stage for exploring themes of courage, sacrifice, and the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gibbons, Floyd Phillips, 1887-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | "And they thought we wouldn't fight" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Christine Aldridge, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31086 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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