Army Song Book (1918) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165259212)

The Army Song Book (1918) is a collection of songs compiled by the United States War Department during World War I. This book contains over 100 songs that were popular among soldiers during the war, including patriotic songs, marching songs, and songs of camaraderie. The songs are arranged by category and include lyrics and sheet music. The book also includes a preface by the Secretary of War at the time, Newton D. Baker, and an introduction by the Chief of Staff, General Peyton C. March. The Army Song Book (1918) provides a unique glimpse into the musical culture of the American military during World War I and serves as a reminder of the important role that music played in boosting morale and fostering a sense of unity among soldiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: United States War Department
ISBN-10: 1165259214
ISBN-13: 9781165259212
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d