Ebook: In the company of generals: the World War I diary of Pierpont L. Stackpole

Pierpont Stackpole was a Boston lawyer who in January 1918 became aide to Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, soon to be commander of the first American corps in France. Stackpole's diary is a major eyewitness account of the American Expeditionary Forces' experience on the Western Front, offering an insider's view into the workings of Liggett's commands, his day-to-day business, and how he orchestrated his commands in trying and confusing situations. Stackpole's diary also sheds light on other figures of the war, presenting a different view of the controversial Major General Clarence Edwards than has recently been recorded and relating the general staff's attitudes about the flamboyant aviation figure Billy Mitchell. General Liggett built the American army in France, and the best measure of his achievement is this diary of his aide.;Beginnings -- Preparation -- Crisis -- for the Anglo-French -- Giving advice -- To Soissons -- Aisne-Marne I -- Aisne-Marne II -- St. Mihiel -- Attack in the Meuse-Argonne -- Second attack -- Third attack -- Fourth -- and victory -- Epilogue.