And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight

""And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight"" is a historical book written by Floyd Gibbons that explores the role of American soldiers during World War I. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the events that led to the United States joining the war, the experiences of American soldiers on the battlefield, and the impact of the war on American society. Gibbons draws on his own experiences as a war correspondent to provide a vivid and engaging account of the conflict. He also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with soldiers to give readers a sense of the human toll of the war. Overall, ""And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight"" is a compelling and informative read that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history.1918. Gibbons was a newspaper reporter, primarily for the Chicago Tribune. A well-known war correspondent, he was the first American to report on the Soviet famine of 1921. From the Foreword: Marshal Foch, the commander of eleven million bayonets, has written that no man is more qualified than Gibbons to tell the true story of the Western Front. General Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, has said that it was Gibbons' great opportunity to give the people in America a life-like picture of the work of the American soldier in France. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.