DB 78-1

78th "Lightning" Division, A. E. F.

Division Histories

This CD-ROM product contains digital versions of all of the following sources.  All of the documents have fully searchable text and all images from the original sources.

The 78th Division in the World War
Compiled by Thomas F. Meehan (former G-3 of the division), this 243-page official division history traces the 78th Division from its organization to its return to the U.S. and contains 5 maps, 1 drawing, 118 photographs, awards lists (DSC, DSM, foreign, all w/ citations) and an honor roll (rank, unit, date of death, type of death).

Pictorial History of the 78th Division in France
32 leaves of photographs and text about the 78th.  A good brief account of the division’s organization and operations.

78th Division Summary of Operations in the World War
From the series by the American Battle Monuments Commission, this book is the best source for information on unit movements and operations.  The 62 pages contain 1 map in the text, tables of casualties, a monthly division strength table, a list of the 269 sources used and an index.  There are also 2 large folding maps which are reproduced on this CD.

War Story of the 78th
16-page pamphlet giving a brief history of the division; contains 1 photograph.

Camp Dix
Booklet by Roger Batchelder about Camp Dix, New Jersey, where the 78th Division was organized and trained.  68 pages containing 1 map and 49 photographs.

Historical and Pictorial Record of Camp Dix, New Jersey
Another book on the 78th at Camp Dix, this one by I. L. Cochrane, who had published the Camp Dix newspaper.  The 36 leaves contain 56 images and 1 fold-out photograph.  Features several command & staff and unit photographs as well as biographies of the division’s general officers.

“The Flash,” Vol. 1, No. 1, 1922 & “The Flash,” Vol. 1, No. 2, 1922
The first newsletter published by the 78th Division Association following its first reunion in 1922.  This 20-page issue contains 4 photographs, 1 drawing, and the minutes of the first stateside meeting of the association.

 

Price: $45

 

 

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