Osprey Warrior 79 : US Doughboy 1916-1919

This book is dedicated to the life of the common US soldier during World War I, and follows a Doughboy during the course of the war as well as touching on the experiences of those men who would have served in the Philippines or Mexico in the years leading up to the landings in France. Appearance, equipment and weaponry of the American soldier are discussed, as is occupational duty in Germany after the end of the war, and the experiences of those sent to Russia and Italy. Text by Thomas Hoff with illustrations by Adam Hook.

Contents

• Introduction
• Chronology
• Conscription
• Training - Theory and Reality
• Uniforms and Equipment
• Mobility and Weapons
• Into Combat
• The American Combat Experience
• Daily Life and Routine
• Doughboys and the YMCA
• Colour Plate Commentary
• Museums and Re-Enactment
• Index