Borrowed Soldiers: the story of the American 27th and 30th Divisions
Based on his book 'Borrowed Soldiers', Mitchell Yockelson tells the story of the American 27th and 30th Divisions which fought under British command on the Western Front in 1918.
The presentation focuses on how these two National Guard divisions, comprising the American II Corps, operated alongside British and Australian forces, contributing to major Allied offensives, including the breaking of the Hindenburg Line.
The talk highlights the unique circumstances of these divisions, as they were the only two American divisions to fight under British command during the war, separate from General Pershing's main AEF.
The presentation examines the training, battles, and the overall experience of these "borrowed soldiers" as they integrated into the British war effort.
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