TY - BOOK AU - McCarthy,Robert John TI - A History of Troop A Cavalry, Connecticut National Guard and Its Service in the Great War as Co. D, 102d Machine Gun Battalion AV - D501 PY - 2017/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- United States KW - United States. Army. Machine Gun Battalion, 102nd. Company D N1 - Release date is 2017-11-16; Produced by Larry B. Harrison and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "A History of Troop A Cavalry, Connecticut National Guard and Its Service in the Great War" by Robert John McCarthy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the evolution and experiences of Troop A, detailing its transformation from a ceremonial cavalry unit into an active combat force during World War I. The narrative focuses on the troop's preparations, mobilization, and various deployments, aiming to preserve the memories of those who served and their sacrifices. The opening of this work lays the foundation of Troop A's history, beginning with its establishment in the early 19th century and moving through its evolution into the Connecticut National Guard. It vividly describes the troop's transition from parade formations to real battlefield scenarios, emphasizing the camaraderie among members, their training, and the challenges they faced. The initial chapters outline how the troop rose to become an operational machine gun company, setting the stage for their involvement in significant military engagements and the emotional experiences that accompanied them throughout their service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55978 ER -