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An antique 1918 hardcover edition of And They Thought We Wouldn’t Fight by famed American war correspondent Floyd Gibbons, published by the George H. Doran Company.
Written and published during the final year of World War I, this remarkable book presents Gibbons’ firsthand account of America’s entry into the war and the experiences of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Gibbons reported from the front and was severely wounded while covering the fighting at Belleau Wood in June 1918, making this an especially compelling contemporary account of the Great War.
The book is dedicated to General John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces and includes a reproduction of a remarkable August 17, 1918 letter from Pershing to Gibbons, recognizing his work as a war correspondent and praising his courage.
Illustrated with period photographic plates, including images of American troops arriving on French soil, the volume provides a fascinating visual and written record of the American experience during World War I.
This 108-year-old antique hardcover is in Very Good (VG) condition, an attractive survivor from the era in which the events described were actually taking place.
Details:
- Title: And They Thought We Wouldn’t Fight
- Author: Floyd Gibbons
- Publisher: George H. Doran Company
- Copyright: 1918
- Format: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good (VG)
- Illustrated with period photographs
- Includes reproduced 1918 General John J. Pershing letter
- Contemporary World War I account
- American Expeditionary Forces / AEF
- Antique – over 100 years old
An excellent collectible for those interested in World War I, American military history, General Pershing, the AEF, Belleau Wood, war correspondents, military photography, and antique books.
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the boards, spine, binding, pages, illustrations, and interior. Photos are considered part of the condition description.
