Auto Racing in the Shadow of the Great War Toys & Games and hundreds of lives were

and hundreds of lives were lost

paintings and samples submitted of every officially authorized shoulder sleeve insignia approved in 1918-1919 by General Headquarters

and material culture studies to trace the changing reception of traditional art in the new age of mechanical media

the poignant history of some of its heroes

consisting of a small star which was placed on a Victory Medal Ribbon by the honored soldier

Auto Racing in the Shadow of the Great War Toys & Games and hundreds of lives wereDescription by Robert Dick Paperback From 1915 through the early 1920s, American auto racing experienced rapid and exciting change. Competition by European vehicles forced American car manufacturers to incorporate new features, resulting in legendary engineering triumphs (and, essentially, works of art). Some of the greatest drivers in racing history were active during this time Ralph DePalma, Dario Resta, Eddie Rickenbacker, the Chevrolet brothers,