Duffy's War: Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I

by Stephen L. Harris

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The legendary "Fighting 69th" took part in five major engagements during World War I. It served in the front lines for almost 170 days, suffering hundreds killed and thousands wounded. This highly decorated unit was inspired by its chaplain, the famous Father Francis Duffy (whose statue stands in Times Square), and commanded by the future leader of the OSS (predecessor of the CIA), "Wild Bill" Donovan. One of its casualties was the poet Joyce Kilmer...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1574886525

ISBN13:9781574886528

Release Date:December 2007

Publisher:Potomac Books

Length:462 Pages

Weight:1.60 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.4" x 9.0"

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Adventurers & Explorers Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Ethnic & National History Irish Leaders & Notable People Life & Institutions Military Specific Groups State & Local World War I

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