Description |
1 online resource (xi, 366 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction : background and issues -- Relations with the army and state identity -- Readiness and training, 1939-1941 -- Peacetime maneuvers, 1939-1941 -- The Pennsylvania National Guard and American society -- Social class, recruiting, and ideology -- The October purge -- Stateside training, 1942-1943 -- Training in Wales, 1943-1944 -- From Normandy to the West Wall -- Battle of the Hürtgen Forest : a leadership failure -- Battle of the Bulge : stubbornness and flexibility -- Winter battles -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: The execution of Private Slovik -- Appendix 2: The reestablishment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. |
Summary |
The transformation of citizen soldiers into an effective combat unit during World War II. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 28th.
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United States. Army. Infantry Division, 28th. |
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Pennsylvania. National Guard. Infantry Division, 28th.
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Pennsylvania. National Guard. Infantry Division, 28th. |
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World War (1939-1945) |
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Western Front.
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Organization -- History -- 20th century.
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United States. |
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Armed Forces. |
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Organization. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1900 - 1999 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Weaver, Michael E., 1962- Guard wars. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2010 9780253355218 (DLC) 2010012447 (OCoLC)468981915 |
ISBN |
9780253004932 |
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0253004934 |
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9780253355218 |
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0253355214 |
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