Doughboys zu Lëtzebuerg: the first American liberation 1918

The liberation of Luxembourg by the U.S. Army in September 1944 has left an indelible mark on Luxembourgish collective memory. By contrast, the liberation of the Grand Duchy by the Doughboys at the end of the First World War remains largely unknown.0After the Armistice, almost 50.000 soldiers of the...

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Main Authors: Niederkorn, Benoît (Author), Einsweiler, Elisabeth (Author), Lux, Charles (Author), Victor, Philippe (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Diekirch Musée National d'Histoire Militaire 2021
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Summary:The liberation of Luxembourg by the U.S. Army in September 1944 has left an indelible mark on Luxembourgish collective memory. By contrast, the liberation of the Grand Duchy by the Doughboys at the end of the First World War remains largely unknown.0After the Armistice, almost 50.000 soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces were stationed for 6 months in the Grand-Duchy. What was their mission? How was the cohabitation between US soldier and civilian?
Physical Description:108 Seiten 30 cm
ISBN:9782919961214

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