History of 313th U. S (Classic Reprint): Infantry, Baltimore's Own: Infantry, Baltimore's Own (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A full history of Baltimore’s 313th Infantry in World War I, from its formation to its postwar demobilization.

This book documents how the regiment grew from civilian beginnings into a combat-ready unit, and it shares the daily life, training, and campaigns of the men who served in France from 1917 through 1919.

This volume focuses on the regiment’s formation at Camp Meade, the challenges of training, leadership decisions, and the campaigns that followed. It highlights the experiences of officers and enlisted men, the evolution of their organization, and the tough realities of battlefield service in Europe. Rich with details drawn from official records and diaries, it offers a clear picture of military life, strategy, and the logistics behind historic operations, while remaining grounded in the human story of service and sacrifice.

• Learn how a national guard unit was built into a fighting force, including key leadership and training milestones.
• See how the regiment moved from Camp Meade to the front, including major campaigns and sector roughing in Verdun and beyond.
• Understand daily life in the trenches, the stresses of movement, and the care for soldiers under fire.
• Explore the symbolic and historical dimensions the unit carried, such as its ties to Baltimore and the Cross of Lorraine emblem.

Ideal for readers of military history and those interested in the human side of war, this book sheds light on a specific regiment’s journey through the Great War.

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