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Five lieutenants, the heartbreaking story of five Harvard men who led America to victory in World War I, James Carl Nelson

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Five lieutenants, the heartbreaking story of five Harvard men who led America to victory in World War I, James Carl Nelson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

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collective biography

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Five lieutenants

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

778421705

Responsibility statement

James Carl Nelson

Sub title

the heartbreaking story of five Harvard men who led America to victory in World War I

Summary

Documents the stories of five young Harvard students who met different fates while serving in World War I, drawing on uncensored letters and memoirs to illuminate the impact of the conflict on the educated class of soldiers

Table Of Contents

A rendezvous -- No place for a philosopher -- His death warrant -- The fiance -- Why don't we attack -- Be astonished -- Chasing the Indians -- The possibilities -- Damn this war -- Don't worry -- A man's job -- A most perfect friendship -- At the circus -- Orders is orders -- A very present existence -- A cold business -- The day before -- Don't tell him -- So much easier just to die -- As if he were still alive -- There was a war

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5 Lieutenants

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