Frenchie: The Story of French-Speaking Cajuns of World War II
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As soon as American forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in June 1944, military commanders called for "Frenchies" to serve as interpreters with the local population. These young Cajun soldiers from Louisiana, like their Acadian ancestors, had grown up speaking French as their first language. In fact, Cajuns represented the largest group of French-speaking Americans in the military, and their linguistic abilities proved invaluable to operations...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1959569104
ISBN13:9781959569107
Release Date:September 2024
Publisher:University of Louisiana
Length:244 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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