Bibliograph

World War I army training by San Francisco Bay:, the story of Camp Fremont, Barbara Wilcox

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World War I army training by San Francisco Bay:, the story of Camp Fremont, Barbara Wilcox

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

World War I army training by San Francisco Bay:

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Barbara Wilcox

Sub title

the story of Camp Fremont

Summary

In 1917, Stanford University leased a portion of its land to allow the creation of Camp Fremont, headquartered in present-day Menlo Park. That brought the war into the Bay Area's backyard. Soldiers received a welcome reception, and locals embraced the potential economic opportunities. However, the military presence also revealed the conflict Americans felt over the war. Residents threatened conscientious objectors within their community, while the government mollified fears of the vice that often followed troops in training. Armistice came earlier than expected, and many soldiers trained for combat they never saw. But all contributed to the growth and change that arrived with the modern era. Author Barbara Wilcox tells Camp Fremont's story of adaptability, bravery and extraordinary accomplishment during the Great War

Target audience

adult

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