Identifier2017-01-24_text_030SourceThe Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw World War I Collection (2017-01-24), Box 1, Folder 10CreatorVan Vorst, John, Mrs., 1873-1928DescriptionBooklet expressing gratitude to American soldiers for their service in France, circa 1919. Briefly recounts American arrival in France, military engagements in Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, Bouresches, and Vaux (France), the Second Battle of the Marne, and the Armistice. Also discusses "what other countries gave, which includes estimated casualty counts, and "what France gave," which includes casualty counts in addition to destruction of infrastructure, buildings, and resources.Creation Date1919SubjectWorld War, 1914-1918SoldiersPlaceFranceOriginal FormatbookletsBibliographic CitationThe Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw World War I Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United StatesLicense
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