Duffy's war : Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish fighting 69th in World War I /

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The legendary "Fighting 69th" took part in five major engagements during World War I. This highly decorated unit was inspired by its chaplain, the famous Father Francis Duffy and commanded by "Wild Bill" Donovan. This book recounts in detail the full story of this famous outfit i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Harris, Stephen L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, ©2006.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Duffy, Francis Patrick, > 1871-1932.
Donovan, William J. > (William Joseph), > 1883-1959.
New York (State). > National Guard. > Infantry Regiment, 69th > History.
New York (State). > National Guard. > Infantry Regiment, 69th.
1914 - 1918
World War, 1914-1918 > Campaigns > France.
World War, 1914-1918 > Participation, Irish American.
World War, 1914-1918 > Personal narratives, American.
Irish American soldiers > New York (State) > New York > Biography.
Military chaplains > New York (State) > New York > Biography.
Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918 > Campagnes et batailles > France.
Militaires américains d'origine irlandaise > New York (État) > New York > Biographies.
Aumôniers militaires > New York (État) > New York > Biographies.
HISTORY > Military > World War I.
Irish American soldiers.
Military campaigns.
Military chaplains.
Military participation > Irish American.
France.
New York (State) > New York.
Personal Narrative
Biography
Personal narratives.
Biographies.
History.
Personal narratives > American.
Récits personnels.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The legendary "Fighting 69th" took part in five major engagements during World War I. This highly decorated unit was inspired by its chaplain, the famous Father Francis Duffy and commanded by "Wild Bill" Donovan. This book recounts in detail the full story of this famous outfit in World War I. The author illustrates the fascinating histories of early twentieth-century New York City and the Irish experience in America.--[book jacket]
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxvi, 435 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-421) and index.
ISBN:9781597973380
1597973386

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