Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I
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"Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I" is a historical narrative by John Eisenhower that chronicles the experiences, battles, and impact of American forces during the First World War.
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| Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I Context triple: [John Eisenhower, notableWork, Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I]
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A.
The American Soldier
The American Soldier is a symbolic collective representing U.S. military personnel, recognized for their service and impact, including being honored as Time magazine's Person of the Year.
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B.
The Fighting First
The Fighting First is the storied nickname of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, renowned for its long combat history from World War I through modern conflicts.
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C.
War As I Knew It
"War As I Knew It" is a posthumously published memoir by U.S. General George S. Patton Jr. that recounts his World War II campaigns and military philosophy.
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D.
The Guns of August
The Guns of August is Barbara Tuchman’s influential narrative history of the outbreak and first month of World War I, renowned for its vivid storytelling and analysis of the political and military miscalculations that led to global conflict.
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E.
Aisne 1914
Aisne 1914 is a World War I battle honour awarded for participation in the early fighting along the Aisne River in France during September 1914.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I Target entity description: "Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I" is a historical narrative by John Eisenhower that chronicles the experiences, battles, and impact of American forces during the First World War.
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A.
The American Soldier
The American Soldier is a symbolic collective representing U.S. military personnel, recognized for their service and impact, including being honored as Time magazine's Person of the Year.
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B.
The Fighting First
The Fighting First is the storied nickname of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, renowned for its long combat history from World War I through modern conflicts.
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C.
War As I Knew It
"War As I Knew It" is a posthumously published memoir by U.S. General George S. Patton Jr. that recounts his World War II campaigns and military philosophy.
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D.
The Guns of August
The Guns of August is Barbara Tuchman’s influential narrative history of the outbreak and first month of World War I, renowned for its vivid storytelling and analysis of the political and military miscalculations that led to global conflict.
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E.
Aisne 1914
Aisne 1914 is a World War I battle honour awarded for participation in the early fighting along the Aisne River in France during September 1914.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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history book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| author |
John Eisenhower
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surface form:
John S. D. Eisenhower
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| covers |
armistice and immediate aftermath of World War I
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combat operations of American divisions on the Western Front ⓘ deployment of American troops to France ⓘ mobilization of the United States Army for World War I ⓘ |
| describes |
combat experiences of American soldiers
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logistical challenges of deploying U.S. forces to Europe ⓘ relationship between American and Allied commanders ⓘ strategic role of the United States in World War I ⓘ |
| focusesOnEvent |
American entry into World War I
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Meuse–Argonne Offensive ⓘ Battle of Saint-Mihiel ⓘ
surface form:
Saint-Mihiel Offensive
training of American troops in Europe ⓘ |
| genre |
World War I history
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military history ⓘ |
| hasAuthorBackground |
John S. D. Eisenhower was a military historian
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John Eisenhower ⓘ
surface form:
John S. D. Eisenhower was a retired United States Army officer
John Eisenhower ⓘ
surface form:
John S. D. Eisenhower was the son of Dwight D. Eisenhower
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| historicalScope |
operational history
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political and strategic context of U.S. involvement ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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readers interested in military history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American Expeditionary Forces
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United States Armed Forces in World War I ⓘ
surface form:
United States Army in World War I
Western Front ⓘ
surface form:
Western Front (World War I)
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| narrativeStyle | historical narrative ⓘ |
| nonFictionSubject |
American soldiers in foreign wars
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United States military history ⓘ World War I campaigns ⓘ |
| perspective | American perspective on World War I ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1917–1918
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World War I ⓘ |
| topic |
American military operations in Europe
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coalition warfare among Allies ⓘ development of the American Expeditionary Forces ⓘ impact of American forces on the outcome of World War I ⓘ leadership of General John J. Pershing ⓘ soldier life in the trenches ⓘ |
| workType | single-volume history ⓘ |
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