--- product_id: 317414727 title: "Duffy'S War: Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I" price: "AR$140087" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/317414727-duffys-war-fr-francis-duffy-wild-bill-donovan-and-irish store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Duffy'S War: Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I **Price:** AR$140087 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Duffy'S War: Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I - **How much does it cost?** AR$140087 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/317414727-duffys-war-fr-francis-duffy-wild-bill-donovan-and-irish) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The legendary “Fighting 69th” took part in five major engagements during World War I. It served in the front lines for almost 170 days, suffering hundreds killed and thousands wounded. This highly decorated unit was inspired by its chaplain, the famous Father Francis Duffy (whose statue stands in Times Square), and commanded by the future leader of the OSS (predecessor of the CIA), “Wild Bill” Donovan. One of its casualties was the poet Joyce Kilmer. Due in large part to the classic 1940 movie The Fighting 69th, starring James Cagney and Pat O’Brien (as Duffy), the unit still has strong name recognition. But until now, no one has recounted in detail the full story of this famous Irish outfit in World War I. The exciting Duffy’s War brings to life the men’s blue-collar neighborhoods―Irish mostly and Italian and overwhelmingly Catholic. These boys came from the East Side, the West Side, Hell’s Kitchen, the Gashouse, and Five Points; from Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island City, and Staten Island; and from Father Duffy’s own parish in the Bronx. They streamed out of the tenements and apartment houses, enlisting en masse. Brothers joined up, oftentimes three and four from one family. Published during a resurgent interest in the doughboy experience of World War I, Duffy’s War also tells the fascinating history of New York City and the Irish experience in America. With this book, Stephen L. Harris completes his outstanding trilogy on New York National Guard regiments in World War I. Review: Absolutely outstanding. - A wonderful book. I especially like Father Duffy, Lt.Col. William Donovan, and Sgt. Richard O'Neill. The book has humour, sorrow, excitement, and is a most satisfactory read. It is highly recommended. Review: WWI NY Heroes - My husband has this book in hardcover and liked it so much that he bought the soft covered version for an older gentleman he knows from the Catholic War Veterans: Father Duffy Post in Manhattan, NY. It is a well written and informative story that does great justice to the bravery and courage of this Catholic Chaplain and others from the Fighting 69th. It also tells the story of the immigrants of NYC as they fought and died together during this first World War. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 35 Reviews | ## Images ![Duffy'S War: Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan, and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91AeWoGHbFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely outstanding. *by S***R on 15 October 2019* A wonderful book. I especially like Father Duffy, Lt.Col. William Donovan, and Sgt. Richard O'Neill. The book has humour, sorrow, excitement, and is a most satisfactory read. It is highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WWI NY Heroes *by P***T on 13 June 2008* My husband has this book in hardcover and liked it so much that he bought the soft covered version for an older gentleman he knows from the Catholic War Veterans: Father Duffy Post in Manhattan, NY. It is a well written and informative story that does great justice to the bravery and courage of this Catholic Chaplain and others from the Fighting 69th. It also tells the story of the immigrants of NYC as they fought and died together during this first World War. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slow start, strong finish. *by R***K on 28 September 2025* The beginning is boring as the author builds the story, but then it picks up. I felt as if I was in the midst of the battles. ## Frequently Bought Together - Duffy's War: Fr. 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