Collapse at Meuse-Argonne: The Failure of the Missouri-Kansas Division

Ferrell (history, emeritus, Indiana U.) traces the many causes leading to the collapse of the 35th Division at the battle of Meuse-Argonne in World War I. The Division was composed of National Guardsmen from Kansas and Missouri, who entered the battle with little training and no resources with which to respond to the enemy's unexpected tactics. After examining all the circumstances surrounding this event, Ferrell makes recommendations for today's military. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR