Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Advanced
Title details for World War I Army Training by San Francisco Bay by Barbara Wilcox - Available

World War I Army Training by San Francisco Bay

by Barbara Wilcox
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample
In 1917, Stanford University leased a portion of its land to allow the creation of Camp Fremont, headquartered in present-day Menlo Park. That brought the war into the Bay Area's backyard. Soldiers received a welcome reception, and locals embraced the potential economic opportunities. However, the military presence also revealed the conflict Americans felt over the war. Residents threatened conscientious objectors within their community, while the government mollified fears of the vice that often followed troops in training. Armistice came earlier than expected, and many soldiers trained for combat they never saw. But all contributed to the growth and change that arrived with the modern era. Author Barbara Wilcox tells Camp Fremont's story of adaptability, bravery and extraordinary accomplishment during the Great War.
Expand title description text
Series: Military Publisher: The History Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 11, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781625856333
  • File size: 3571 KB
  • Release date: January 11, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781625856333
  • File size: 3571 KB
  • Release date: January 11, 2016

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

History Travel Military Nonfiction

Languages

English

In 1917, Stanford University leased a portion of its land to allow the creation of Camp Fremont, headquartered in present-day Menlo Park. That brought the war into the Bay Area's backyard. Soldiers received a welcome reception, and locals embraced the potential economic opportunities. However, the military presence also revealed the conflict Americans felt over the war. Residents threatened conscientious objectors within their community, while the government mollified fears of the vice that often followed troops in training. Armistice came earlier than expected, and many soldiers trained for combat they never saw. But all contributed to the growth and change that arrived with the modern era. Author Barbara Wilcox tells Camp Fremont's story of adaptability, bravery and extraordinary accomplishment during the Great War.
Expand title description text
History Travel Military Nonfiction