The War To End All Wars: The American Military Experience in World War I

by Edward M. Coffman

Overview

A comprehensive history of the US military’s involvement in World War I, including soldiers’ experiences, the creation of the air force, and more.

The War to End All Wars is considered by many to be the best single account of America’s participation in World War I. Covering famous battles, the birth of the air force, naval engagements, the War Department, and experiences of the troops, this indispensable volume is again available in paperback for students and general readers.

Praise for The War to End All Wars

“Will surely stand as the first source for anyone interested in the conflict.” —Stephen Ambrose

“Coffman’s skilled use of archived materials, diaries and memoirs brings life and immediacy to his story.” —Virginia Quarterly Review

“[Coffman] can explain complex matters in a few sharp paragraphs, illuminate technical discussions with personal vignettes, and use statistics to clarify rather than confuse. . . . Should become standard reading in twentieth century American history courses.” —Indiana Magazine of History

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813146447
Publisher:	University Press of Kentucky
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	430
Sales rank:	530,778
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

EDWARD M. COFFMAN is professor of history, emeritus, at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is the author of numerous articles and books.

Editorial Reviews

[Coffman] can explain complex matters in a few sharp paragraphs, illuminate technical discussions with personal vignettes, and use statistics to clarify rather than confuse.... Should become standard reading in twentieth-century American history courses.

Indiana Magazine of History

"The Embattled Past" is a delightful little book, filled with interesting tidbits about American military history and some fascinating stories about historians, the teaching of history, and historical research.

Bowling Green Daily News - J. W. Thacker

The best single volume on the American war effort.

Allan Millett

Will surely stand as the first source for anyone interested in the conflict.

Stephen Ambrose

A history of the entire American military involvement in World War I, it is widely regarded as the most authoritative work on its topic.

Lexington Herald-Leader

As a reference on the American military presence in World War I, Coffman's book should be a standard for anyone interested in such studies.

Tallahassee Democrat

It is quite simply one of the best accounts of US participation in WW I.

Paper Wars

Indispensable.

Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

A detailed picture of America's first great world military engagement.

UK News

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Booknews

"The best single volume on the American war effort." — Allan Millett

"[Coffman] can explain complex matters in a few sharp paragraphs, illuminate technical discussions with personal vignettes, and use statistics to clarify rather than confuse.... Should become standard reading in twentieth-century American history courses." — Indiana Magazine of History

"A history of the entire American military involvement in World War I, it is widely regarded as the most authoritative work on its topic." — Lexington Herald-Leader

"It is quite simply one of the best accounts of US participation in WW I." — Paper Wars

"Indispensable." — Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

"Will surely stand as the first source for anyone interested in the conflict." — Stephen Ambrose

"As a reference on the American military presence in World War I, Coffman's book should be a standard for anyone interested in such studies." — Tallahassee Democrat

"A detailed picture of America's first great world military engagement." — UK News

"The Embattled Past" is a delightful little book, filled with interesting tidbits about American military history and some fascinating stories about historians, the teaching of history, and historical research." — J. W. Thacker, Bowling Green Daily News

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