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Author Weaver, Michael E., 1962-

Title Guard wars : the 28th Infantry Division in World War II / Michael E. Weaver.

Publication Info. Bloomington, Ind. : Indiana University Press, [2010]
©2010

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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.
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Subject United States. Army. Infantry Division, 28th.
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 28th.
Pennsylvania. National Guard. Infantry Division, 28th.
Pennsylvania. National Guard. Infantry Division, 28th.
World War (1939-1945)
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Western Front.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Organization -- History -- 20th century.
United States.
Armed Forces.
Organization.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
1900 - 1999
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Weaver, Michael E., 1962- Guard wars. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2010 9780253355218 (DLC) 2010012447 (OCoLC)468981915
ISBN 9780253004932
0253004934
9780253355218
0253355214