2017 is the 100th anniversary of America's declaration of war against Germany. Many historians take a diminutive stance regarding America's involvement but it cannot be underestimated by any means. It was the reason that brought Germany to it is knees and forced them to accept an armistice that was a victory of sorts achieved over the German forces and their allies. There is global renewed interest in World War One. All the protagonists are long dead but many of their relatives are still with us. This volume will draw you into the whole experience from the home front to the hell of the trenches. These are the voices of those who were never heard but their suffering and their involvement was total and uncompromising, and now finally they can breathe again. They are not forgotten.
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WWI is so far away and the facts start slipping out of our collective memory. Martin King and Mike Collins make them come alive for the benefit of the present and future generations. They let the "doughboy generation" speak to us in their new book. Highly recommended. -- Roland Gaul, founder of the National Museum of Military History Luxembourg, author, lecturer, and historian Few things bring history to life like the words of those who lived through it. One hundred years, and more, since the events of the First World War, the painstaking work of Martin King and Michael Collins now offers us a glimpse into those experiences, documenting a nation witnessing one of the most formative periods of its history. Insightful, moving, and important, this book is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to better understand America's role in this most brutal of conflicts. -- Dan Snow, BBC TV presenter and eminent military historian Between them Martin King and Mike Collins have transformed military history Their books are a pure delight for every history buff. They inform, entertain and tell the story from the ground up, Lost Voices of America's Great War' is a 'must have' packed with previously unpublished firsthand accounts from the men who did the fighting.Great job guys! -- Dirk de Groof, of the In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres, Belgium, and the Last Post Association Lost Voices is truly an outstanding historical volume that everyone will want on their bookshelf. Martin King and Michael Collins are amazing historians who offer a new prospective on the Americans who fought in World War I. Often forgotten or marginalized in the recent myriad of publications, the authors have emphasized the United States as an allied partner to ending the war. -- Joseph Schram, American Legion "Flanders Field" Post BE02 Martin King has a keen eye for the human side of military conflict. In this book, he tells the story of the American Army in WWI through the words of the soldiers who fought it. His attention to the experience of African-American soldiers is particularly commendable. His discussion of the animals that served in the conflict, and his review of the movies and video games that the war inspired, are interesting additions that are not normally found in conventional histories. It's a wonderfully unique book that offers the reader a great insight into everything about the doughboys. -- Professor Jerome Sheridan, author and military historian, American University Patton saw everywhere he was as the training ground for where he would end up. Although his voice may never be forgotten, his part in the Great War as the very first tank commander who brought Pershing his horse replacements, needs to be understood and highlighted by historians. Tin hats off to Martin King and Michael Collins for including this important legacy. -- Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George Patton Lost Voices is the perfect choice for readers seeking to commemorate the centennial of America's participation in the First World War. Digging deeply into largely untapped archives, the authors have uncovered a compelling and authentic collection of first hand accounts by American men and women riding the cutting edge of America's entry into the modern world. King and Collins have not only created a useful primary resource, but paid fitting tribute to the Doughboys. -- Edward G. Lengel, author of Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War's Lost Battalion After reading Lost Voices, I'm amazed (but shouldn't be) at the lessons learned during the Great War that were forgotten during World War II and every war since. The Great War Generation is gone, but their voices can still be heard (and hopefully, remembered next time) thanks to King and Collins -- Commander Jeffrey Barta, United States Navy (Retired)
