World War I Army Training by San Francisco Bay
The Story of Camp Fremont
Nonfiction, Travel, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest, History, Military, World War I, United States
| Author: | Barbara Wilcox | ISBN: | 9781625856333 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | January 11, 2016 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Barbara Wilcox |
| ISBN: | 9781625856333 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | January 11, 2016 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
