Long Island and World War I (Military) by Richard Welch

Long Island and World War I (Military) by Richard Welch

Nassau and Suffolk Counties answered the call to service during the First World War. As young men entered the armed forces, existing facilities such as Camp Mills and Hazelhurst Field were expanded, while Camp Upton, a massive training center, was created almost overnight. Long Islanders demonstrated enthusiastic support for the war through patriotic rallies, subscriptions to Liberty and Victory Loan drives and establishing recreation centers for troops called soldiers' clubs. While Long Island factories turned out torpedoes, freighters and clothing, the Island's vibrant agricultural sector contributed significantly to the nation's food supplies. Author and historian Richard Welch explores the impact of the Great War on Long Island.

Welch, Richard F.: - A Long Island native, Richard F. Welch received his doctorate in American history from Stony Brook University. He taught U.S. History, Western Civilization, Irish History and American Military History at Long Island University and Farmingdale State College. Dr. Welch's work has appeared in the Long Island Historical Journal, Journal of the American Revolution, America's Civil War, Civil War Times, Military History, American History and the New York Times. He is also the author of six books, including The Boy General: The Life and Careers of Francis Channing Barlow; General Washington's Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the American Revolution; and Long Island and World War I. He also serves on the board of directors of the Suffolk County Historical Society. He resides in Northport, Long Island, New York.

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ISBN 13	9781467138888
ISBN 10	1467138886
Title	Long Island and World War I (Military)
Author	Welch Richard F
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	History Press
Year published	2018-06-11
Number of pages	160
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