“Dr. Dean skillfully humanizes the savagery and confusion of America’s ‘Forgotten War’ through the words and senses of young Roy Blanchard.” Dr. Michael Passineau, Professor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine
Description
In May of 1918, nineteen-year-old Roy Blanchard marched toward the sound of artillery with the American 126th Infantry Regiment on a narrow French road thousands of miles from his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. World War I had been raging for nearly four years, sending millions of young men to an early grave. America’s inexperienced “Doughboys,” including Roy, were marching toward the Western Front, determined to help their allies hold the line against the coming waves of German soldiers. The artillery crashed louder around them as they approached the front. As Roy heard the deafening explosions, he wondered if he would have the courage to face a machine gun nest, suffer through hours of shelling, or charge “over the top.”
World War I is difficult to grasp for many Americans. Most WWI soldiers didn’t keep a diary, and few spoke of what they saw and experienced. Through Courage, listeners will understand what pulled the world into this devastating conflict, see why the United States came out of isolation to side with the Allies, and gain a personal look into the lives of WWI fighters. Through the eyes of Roy Blanchard, listeners will see, hear, and feel what it was like to bravely face the terror of the First World War.
Praise
“Dr. Dean skillfully humanizes the savagery and confusion of America’s ‘Forgotten War’ through the words and senses of young Roy Blanchard.” Dr. Michael Passineau, Professor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Sep 4, 2017 |
| Release Date | September 5, 2017 |
| Release Date Machine | 1504569600 |
| Imprint | Made for Success |
| Provider | Made for Success |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Military & War, History, Military, Nonfiction - Adult, Nonfiction - All |
Author Bio
Paul T. Dean, PhD, inherited a love of history from his mother, Marcia, and an interest in soldiers’ experiences from his grandfathers who served in World War II. His writing has been published in a variety of print and online sources. He also frequently speaks at community events, including Veterans Day observances and non-profit fundraisers. He is married and has four children, including one Marine.
Narrator Bio
Paul T. Dean, PhD, inherited a love of history from his mother, Marcia, and an interest in soldiers’ experiences from his grandfathers who served in World War II. His writing has been published in a variety of print and online sources. He also frequently speaks at community events, including Veterans Day observances and non-profit fundraisers. He is married and has four children, including one Marine.
Overview
In May of 1918, nineteen-year-old Roy Blanchard marched toward the sound of artillery with the American 126th Infantry Regiment on a narrow French road thousands of miles from his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. World War I had been raging for nearly four years, sending millions of young men to an early grave. America’s inexperienced “Doughboys,” including Roy, were marching toward the Western Front, determined to help their allies hold the line against the coming waves of German soldiers. The artillery crashed louder around them as they approached the front. As Roy heard the deafening explosions, he wondered if he would have the courage to face a machine gun nest, suffer through hours of shelling, or charge “over the top.”
World War I is difficult to grasp for many Americans. Most WWI soldiers didn’t keep a diary, and few spoke of what they saw and experienced. Through Courage, listeners will understand what pulled the world into this devastating conflict, see why the United States came out of isolation to side with the Allies, and gain a personal look into the lives of WWI fighters. Through the eyes of Roy Blanchard, listeners will see, hear, and feel what it was like to bravely face the terror of the First World War.
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