They Fought in World War I, Too!

With  yesterday marking the centennial anniversary of the U.S. entering the war, I thought I would share a few accounts of women soldiers who participated.....or tried, such as in this first case.

Book: "Death of an Assassin" by Ann Marie Ackermann

I am excited to share my friend Ann Marie Ackermann's book with y'all. Though it does not involve women soldiers, the topic is very interesting! Ms. Ackermann has uncovered an account of a German assassin who died defending Robert E. Lee during the Mexican War.  After committing a murder, he fled to the United States where he enlisted in a Pennsylvania volunteer unit comprised of Germans.  Upon the outbreak of war, the unit was sent to Mexico where it helped defend Lee's battery at the Battle of Vera Cruz.  Among those killed was the assassin.  Afterwards, Lee wrote a letter praising his heroism.

Death of an Assassin: The True Story of the German Murderer Who Died Defending Robert E. Lee

will be released in September by Kent State University Press, but you can pre-order now through Amazon, click (HERE) or Barnes and Noble, click (HERE).  I hope you will check it out!  She has researched this interesting topic extensively, and I am sure has a good story to tell.

I was honored to compose a guest blog post for Ann Marie about the trials of researching women soldiers, which you can read by clicking (HERE).

Until next formation...rest.