Sergeant William Langer (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This SCARCE 111 pp. book has a 6 pp. roster at the rear of all the men in the FIRST GAS REGIMENT, with their ranks & home cities. They fought in France in World War I, defeating the enemy with Poison Gas. Photos & Maps throughout. Other than general soiling that most 107 year old books have, the book is VERY GOOD, albeit with edge stains on facing pages 14 & 15. -- THE PHOTO IS A STOCK IMAGE -- NOT A PHOTO OF THIS COPY !.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts a group of American soldiers' experiences fighting in the First Gas Regiment during World War I. The author's firsthand account of the Great War places the reader directly in the trenches alongside the men who fought in this groundbreaking regiment. Through raw and unfiltered personal stories, the author details the bravery, camaraderie, and resilience of these soldiers who faced chemical warfare. This book also explores the scientific advancements and technological innovations used during the war and offers a unique perspective on the evolution of warfare in the early 20th century. Its historical significance lies in capturing the human experience of a relatively unknown but crucial aspect of World War I, illustrating the profound impact of chemical warfare on both the soldiers and the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Blue cloth over boards with gilt title and design on front. Some wear at spine ends and corners but overall a very attractive copy. VG to VG+. This WWI story of the US Army Chemical Warfare Service was published by two soldiers who were part of that service. All illustrations are present including the foldout, panoramic regimental photo of ''Company E, First Gas Regiment, February 6, 1919.'' Map has a short tear on one fold. Nice copy of an important book on a little-discussed US Service division. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 111 pages. …