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Sergeant York and the Great War

Alvin C. York, Tom Skeyhill
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Sergeant York and the Great War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Alvin C. York, Tom Skeyhill

Sergeant York and the Great War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 1910s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sergeant York and the Great War by Alvin C. York and Tom Skeyhill narrates the experience of Alvin C. York during World War I. This autobiographical account details York's journey from a conscientious objector to a celebrated war hero, highlighting his personal transformation and the significant events that shaped his wartime legacy.

Informative

Inspirational

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.5

1,264 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sergeant York and the Great War provides an engaging firsthand account of WWI through the eyes of Alvin C. York, co-authored by Tom Skeyhill. Readers praise its vivid storytelling and historical significance, though some note it idealizes York's exploits, lacking critical analysis. Overall, it offers valuable insight into the life of a renowned war hero.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sergeant York and the Great War?

Readers who enjoy Sergeant York and the Great War are likely interested in personal accounts of World War I, military history, and heroism. Comparable titles include All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman, appealing to those who appreciate detailed historical narratives.

4.5

1,264 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

209

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 1910s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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