The Story Of The First Gas Regiment

James Thayer Addison

ISBN 10: 116329683X / ISBN 13: 9781163296837

Edité par Kessinger Publishing Sep 2010, 2010

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Neuware - The Story Of The First Gas Regiment is a historical account of the United States Army's first gas regiment during World War I. The book is written by James Thayer Addison, who served as a captain in the regiment and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in combat. The book details the formation and training of the regiment, which was tasked with developing and deploying chemical weapons against the enemy. Addison provides a vivid description of the horrors of trench warfare and the devastating effects of gas attacks on both soldiers and civilians.Throughout the book, Addison shares personal anecdotes and experiences from his time in the regiment, including his close relationship with his men and the challenges they faced on the battlefield. He also discusses the political and military decisions that led to the use of chemical weapons and the controversy surrounding their deployment.The Story Of The First Gas Regiment is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in military history or the development of chemical warfare. Addison's firsthand account provides a unique perspective on one of the most controversial aspects of World War I.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.

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• Titre: The Story Of The First Gas Regiment
• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Sep 2010
• Date de parution: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 116329683X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781163296837
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 229 L x 152 H x 22 P (en millimètres) 229 millimètres de largeur par 152 millimètres de hauteur par 22 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 567 grammes

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The Story Of The First Gas Regiment is a historical account of the United States Army's first gas regiment during World War I. The book is written by James Thayer Addison, who served as a captain in the regiment and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in combat. The book details the formation and training of the regiment, which was tasked with developing and deploying chemical weapons against the enemy. Addison provides a vivid description of the horrors of trench warfare and the devastating effects of gas attacks on both soldiers and civilians.Throughout the book, Addison shares personal anecdotes and experiences from his time in the regiment, including his close relationship with his men and the challenges they faced on the battlefield. He also discusses the political and military decisions that led to the use of chemical weapons and the controversy surrounding their deployment.The Story Of The First Gas Regiment is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in military history or the development of chemical warfare. Addison's firsthand account provides a unique perspective on one of the most controversial aspects of World War I.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.