Episode 198 - The Polar Bear Expedition Part 1: Detroit's Own
Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast
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A Troubling Arrival: Troops Land Under Distress
This chapter recounts the challenging arrival of soldiers from Detroit during the Polar Bear Expedition of 1918, unexpectedly thrust into a hostile environment. It highlights their urgent march into combat amid inadequate supplies and the looming threat of the Spanish flu among the troops.
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