America's First World War: General Pershing and the Yanks

U.S. Landmark Books #77

by Henry Castor

The United States in World War I, from the perspective of the career of General Pershing. This is a children's book.

Genres: History, World War I

182 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1957

Reviews

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting short biography of General of the Armies John Pershing. I did not know that he was promoted from Captain to Brigadier General, skipping the ranks of Major, Lt. Colonel, and Colonel, by the urging of Teddy Roosevelt. Born before the Civil War, Pershing lived to see the Atomic Age.

I was also not aware that there were Navajo code talkers in WWI.

My 119th read of Landmark’s American history books series. Only three more to go!

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry Castor published this nonfiction biography of General John Joseph Pershing in 1957. It was the exact book I was looking for in 2019. I was curious about Pershing’s military experiences during WWI and wanted more information on his history as an officer in the United States. Many photographs are included in the book which add to the reading experience.

[Shaun · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author was flippant and cliche. This is the most unprofessionally written Landmark book I've ever read.

[Allison Gaspar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This kept the boys' attention and prompted great conversation. Good living book option for WWI.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been doing a lot of reading about the world wars, mostly the first one right now so I chose this Landmark book to include and found it very interesting and very informative. It's written for middle readers so a quick read and not so much a history of the entire war but a biography of General Pershing and how he was part of several American conflicts and ultimately his military leadership with the American involvement in WWI. Made me wish for more General Pershings!

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really good read. It taught me a little more about an era not often discussed in any detail in school. Also, it really sparked my interest in World War One history. However, for a number of reasons, I feel it was written more for kids, and that's why I only give it 3 stars.

[Dawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book I have learned some cool stuff from reading it.