The War As Seen By Lt. Col. Roosevelt Tour Of Duty
The article describes Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s view during the first ten days of duty with American troops. Rain, mud, and long-range rifle fire test the doughboys while leadership praises loyalty. Newcomers show eagerness to learn, though initial language barriers provoke German fire and a call to uphold the unit’s good name.
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First Day in the Trenches on a Hilltop Front
Evocative wartime diary recalls October drills with multiple infantry regiments, trenches on a Roman hill, cold rain, mud, and improvised digs. Replacements arrive. a mix of bold actions and mishaps unfold as officers, snipers, and French allies interact amid advancing toward the front.
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