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The Last Of The Doughboys: The Forgotten Generation And Their Forgotten World War,New
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In 2003, 85 Years After The Armistice, It Took Richard Rubin Months To Find Just One Living American Veteran Of World War I. But Then, He Found Another. And Another. Eventually He Managed To Find Dozens, Aged 101 To 113, And Interview Them. All Are Gone Now.A Decadelong Odyssey To Recover The Story Of A Forgotten Generation And Their Great War Led Rubin Across The United States And France, Through Archives, Private Collections, And Battlefields, Literature, Propaganda, And Even Music. But At The Center Of It All Were The Last Of The Last, The Men And Women He Met: A New Immigrant, Drafted And Sent To France, Whose Life Was Saved By A Horse; A Connecticut Yankee Who Volunteered And Fought In Every Major American Battle; A Cajun Artilleryman Nearly Killed By A German Aeroplane; An 18Yearold Bronx Girl Drafted To Work For The War Department; A Machinegunner From Montana; A Marine Wounded At Belleau Wood; The 16Yearold Who Became Americas Last Wwi Veteran; And Many, Many More.They Were The Final Survivors Of The Millions Who Made Up The American Expeditionary Forces, Nineteenthcentury Men And Women Living In The Twentyfirst Century. Selfreliant, Humble, And Stoic, They Kept Their Stories To Themselves For A Lifetime, Then Shared Them At The Last Possible Moment, So That They, And The World War They Won The Trauma That Created Our Modern World Might At Last Be Remembered. You Will Never Forget Them. The Last Of The Doughboys Is More Than Simply A War Story: It Is A Moving Meditation On Character, Grace, Aging, And Memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Last of the Doughboys'? A: The main theme of 'The Last of the Doughboys' is the exploration of the experiences and memories of the last surviving American World War I veterans, emphasizing their character, resilience, and the significance of their stories in understanding the impact of the Great War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Last of the Doughboys' is Richard Rubin.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Last of the Doughboys' was published on May 21, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Last of the Doughboys' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Last of the Doughboys'? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: 'The Last of the Doughboys' is offered as a new book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in World War I history? A: Yes, 'The Last of the Doughboys' is suitable for readers interested in World War I history as it provides a unique perspective on the war through the stories of the last surviving veterans.
- Q: What kind of features does the book include? A: 'The Last of the Doughboys' includes an extensive narrative interweaving interviews with veterans, historical context, and personal anecdotes, making it a rich resource for understanding the era.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, 'The Last of the Doughboys' is a first edition.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Last of the Doughboys' can be used as a reference for academic research due to its thorough documentation of interviews and historical insights related to World War I.