In 'The Automobile Girls at Chicago; Or, Winning Out Against Heavy Odds' by Laura Dent Crane, readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of adventure, determination, and female empowerment. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows a group of young women as they navigate the fast-paced world of competitive automobile racing. Crane's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style transport readers to a time when women were breaking societal norms and pursuing their passions with grit and resilience. The literary context of the book reflects the shifting attitudes towards women's roles in society during this era, making it both a fascinating historical document and an entertaining read. Crane's attention to detail and character development make this a must-read for fans of early 20th-century literature. Laura Dent Crane's own experiences as a female writer in a male-dominated industry likely influenced her portrayal of strong, independent female characters in 'The Automobile Girls at Chicago'. Her commitment to representing women's voices in literature shines through in this captivating novel, making it a timeless story of perseverance and triumph. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in early 20th-century history, women's studies, or simply looking for a captivating adventure story that will leave you inspired and entertained.

A seventeen-volume compilation of selected AEF records gathered by Army historians during the interwar years. This collection in no way represents an exhaustive record of the Army's months in France, but it is certainly worthy of serious consideration and thoughtful review by students of military history and strategy and will serve as a useful jumping off point for any earnest scholarship on the war. --from Foreword by William A Stofft.

Winged Sabres is the story of a RFC & RAF squadron flying the cumbersome FE2 from February 1916 to September 1917, and then the superlative Bristol Fighter: a two-seater fighter-reconnaissance squadron with an astonishingly high success rate.20 Squadron was possibly the highest scoring squadron of the war and one of the most highly decorated, claiming over 600 combat victories with well over 400 confirmed in RFC & RAF Communiqus. Its members won seventy gallantry decorations including a posthumous Victoria Cross, and included fliers from the U.K. and around the world. Over 40 became aces, including the American Iaccaci brothers and some Canadians and others. But with a casualty rate of around 50% including killed, wounded and POW they paid a high price.Over 15 years research has gone into this book, covering a seldom-explored aspect of WW1 in the air: the two-seater fighter-reconnaissance squadrons. 20 Squadrons motto was Facta Non Verba Deeds Not Words!

The Story Of The Rajput Regiment Post-1947 Up To The Years Before The Indo-Pak War Of 1971. Slightly Bumped At The Spines.