pershing john joseph 1860 1948 (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Poor. No Jacket. 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 27 cm. ; Salesman's sample copy.; "by S.J. Duncan-Clark ; Josephus Daniels, in a special article on the marines ; John J. Pershing on the American Expeditionary Forces ; and William S. Sims on the navies of the world ; with a staff of war trained photographers ." ; color illustrations of camouflaged artillery, two page color "flags of twenty-five nations", sinking of the Lusitania, British tanks in Baghdad, two page color aerial dogfight, trench attack, Americans in Paris; detailed instructions on how to sell make this a textbook on selling and motivation ; OCLC: 769274181; LC: D522 ; name on front endpaper, much worn, soiled, but without subscription names ; POOR. Book.

Illustrated by 16 plates of 7 Maps (some colored) and 9 diagrams folded with index (collated). First edition. Original paper wraps rebound in period 3/4 brown calf over brown cloth, red marbled eps. Inscribed by "For Miss Carolyn Coggins with Cordial Good Wishes, John J. Pershing Jan 1934 on card laid in in plastic case. 8vo (24cm). pp. 95, 16 folding Plates. Very Good/No jacket, as issued. "Black Jack" organized the report in four parts, covering World War I from 1914-1918. Text block internally near fine, several isolated stains to foldouts, usually to rear (pictured). All maps and charts have been repaired and/or reinforced in-house by our binder and binding leather conditioned. FIN117646.

1 lettre dactylographiée signée 1 In-4 (petit) 16/10/1935 A son en-tête. bon INAUGURATION PAR PETAIN DU MONUMENT A LA MEMOIRE DU MARECHAL FAYOLLE. « J'ai l'honneur d'accuser réception de votre lettre par laquelle vous voulez bien me transmettre l'invitation de la Municipalité d'assister à la cérémonie de la remise à la Ville de Paris, par Monsieur le Maréchal Pétain, du monument élevé à la mémoire du Maréchal Fayolle. En réponse, je tiens à vous exprimer mes très sincères remerciements pour cette aimable invitation et à vous assurer que, si le temps le permet, je me ferai un vif plaisir d'être présent à cette cérémonie ». Général des armées des Etats-Unis ; il reste, à ce jour, l'officier le plus haut gradé qui ait jamais servi dans l'armée des États-Unis.

framed. Condizione: near fine. Signed Letter from Black Jack Pershing to Dr. Joseph K. Dixon ( leader of the Wanamaker expeditions visiting indigenous peoples of the United States) regarding "Indian" Division within the United States Army. Unique letter from 1919 is framed next decorative image of Pershing while General in Command of the American Armies in France during WW I. Please inquire for more information. General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of Pershing Rifles. He served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I from 1917 to 1920. In addition to leading the AEF to victory in World War I, Pershing served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.