World War I Oklahoma

World War I Oklahoma

$24.99

Publication Date: 22nd January 2024

Oklahoma in the Great War.

On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. As the country prepared for war, the state of Oklahoma answered the call. Thousands of men, including Native Americans who did not have American citizenship, entered the service prepared to sacrifice their lives while men and women on the home-front dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort. Like many other states, Oklahoma was hampered by overzealous Councils of Defense and the devastating Flu Epidemic, overcame those challenges to provide a unified front. Author illuminates the fascina... Read More

Format: Paperback
99999 in stock
 More payment options
🚛 Ground shipping arrival between Friday, February 14 and Thursday, February 20.

Free returns. Free Economy shipping on orders $50+.

Oklahoma in the Great War.

On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. As the country prepared for war, the state of Oklahoma answered the call. Thousands of men, including Native Americans who did not have American citizenship, entered the service prepared to sacrifice their lives while men and women on the home-front dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort. Like many other states, Oklahoma was hampered by overzealous Councils of Defense and the devastating Flu Epidemic, overcame those challenges to provide a unified front. Author illuminates the fascina... Read More

Description

Oklahoma in the Great War.

On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. As the country prepared for war, the state of Oklahoma answered the call. Thousands of men, including Native Americans who did not have American citizenship, entered the service prepared to sacrifice their lives while men and women on the home-front dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort. Like many other states, Oklahoma was hampered by overzealous Councils of Defense and the devastating Flu Epidemic, overcame those challenges to provide a unified front. Author illuminates the fascinating history of the state by bringing together little-known stories from all over Oklahoma.

Details
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Military
  • Publication Date: 22nd January 2024
  • State: Oklahoma
  • ISBN: 9781467155588
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / Military / World War I
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Author Bio
James P. Gregory Jr. is a PhD candidate at the University of Oklahoma and is the director of the Louisiana State University Military History Museum. He is the editor of C'est la Guerre: The Memoir of Capt. James McBrayer Sellers , USMC ; A Poet at War: The Story of a World War I Marine ; and The Story of One Marine: The World War I Letters and Photos of Pvt. Thomas L. Stewart .

Oklahoma in the Great War.

On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. As the country prepared for war, the state of Oklahoma answered the call. Thousands of men, including Native Americans who did not have American citizenship, entered the service prepared to sacrifice their lives while men and women on the home-front dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort. Like many other states, Oklahoma was hampered by overzealous Councils of Defense and the devastating Flu Epidemic, overcame those challenges to provide a unified front. Author illuminates the fascinating history of the state by bringing together little-known stories from all over Oklahoma.

  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Military
  • Publication Date: 22nd January 2024
  • State: Oklahoma
  • ISBN: 9781467155588
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / Military / World War I
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
James P. Gregory Jr. is a PhD candidate at the University of Oklahoma and is the director of the Louisiana State University Military History Museum. He is the editor of C'est la Guerre: The Memoir of Capt. James McBrayer Sellers , USMC ; A Poet at War: The Story of a World War I Marine ; and The Story of One Marine: The World War I Letters and Photos of Pvt. Thomas L. Stewart .