"Narrative account of how twelve immigrant soldiers became Americans through fighting in World War I"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve who served -- Old countries -- Journeys -- Streets of gold -- The weak, the broken, and the mentally crippled -- The world at war -- The army of forty-three languages -- I go where you send me -- July 4, 1918 -- These fought in any case -- The Jews and the Wops and the dirty Irish cops -- The arc of fire -- Breaking the line --Blanc Mont -- Why should I shoot them?