Using original documents from the U.S. Army Military History Institute (including extracts from letters and diaries of serving soldiers, as well as from official reports and papers), this book recalls the experiences of Americans who fought in the First World War. Individual chapters cover different periods, from Enlistment to Victory, in a chronological fashion. The book also features topics such as weaponry, medical services and entertainment.

Prelude to War -- You're in the Army Now! -- Going Over There -- Skills of War -- Into the Line -- Holding the Line -- Rolling Back the Line -- Independent Action -- Siberia and North Russia -- Armistice and After -- Appendix A: Colored troops -- Appendix B: Statistical information -- Appendix C: German view of American performance at St Mihiel -- Appendix D: World War I studies -- Research and bibliographic information -- Index of quoted service people.