JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kansas and Kansans in World War I: Service at Home and Abroad. By Blake A. Watson.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 3. P. 259 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Peck, Garrett 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the unveiling of a 58-foot bas-relief sculpture titled "A Soldier's Journey" by artist Sabin Howard at the World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., which depicts the experiences of a young soldier during the war. It highlights Blake A. Watson's book, "Kansas and Kansans in World War I," which provides a well-researched narrative of Kansas's involvement in the war, focusing on the small town of Oskaloosa and its Company B of the 139th Regiment. The book features personal accounts and details the contributions of individual soldiers, including Sergeant Ted Blevins and Lieutenant Bill Smith, while also addressing the experiences of Black soldiers and the impact of wartime patriotism on civil liberties in Kansas. Watson's work emphasizes the significant role that Kansas played in the Great War, despite its rural character. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/09, Vol. 56, Issue 3, p259
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf041
  • Accession Number:188503072
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