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Two armies. One flag. No honor.
The darkest day in American history.


"[A] wonderful source of historical fact wrapped in a compelling novel....will both teach and entertain." -- Historical Novel Society

Former political journalist Glen Craney has enthralled readers with novels set during the medieval crusades and Scottish wars of independence. Now the award-winning author turns to World War I and the Great Depression, bringing to life the little-known story of the Bonus March of 1932, which culminated in a shocking clash between thousands of homeless veterans and U.S. Army regulars on the streets of the nation's capital.

  • "[A] vivid picture of not only men being deprived of their veterans' rights, but of their human rights as well.... Craney performs a valuable service by chronicling it in this admirable book."
    — MILITARY WRITERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA
  • "Craney has written an outstanding social and military historical novel of the United States."
    — MARINE VETERAN JOSEPH SPUCKLER
  • Foreword Book-of-the-Year Finalist Historical Fiction
  • indieBRAG Medallion
  • Chaucer Award Finalist

Mired in the Great Depression, the United States teeters on the brink of revolution. And the nation holds its collective breath as a rail-riding hobo leads 20,000 fellow World War I veterans on a desperate quest for justice to the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

This timely epic evokes the historical novels of Jeff Sharra as it sweeps across three decades with eight Americans from different backgrounds who survive the fighting in France and come together again, fourteen years later, to determine the fate of a country threatened by communism and fascism:
  • Herbert Hoover, the beleaguered president.
  • Douglas MacArthur, the ambitious general.
  • Pelham Glassford, the compassionate police chief.
  • Walter Waters, the troubled leader of the Bonus veterans.
  • Floyd Gibbons, the war correspondent and famous radio broadcaster.
  • Joe Angelo, the Italian-American who serves as George Patton's orderly.
  • Ozzie Taylor, the street musician turned Harlem Hellfighter.
  • Anna Raber, the Mennonite nurse.
We follow these men and women from the Boxer Rebellion in China to the Plain of West Point, from the persecution of conscientious objectors in the Midwest to the horrors of the Marne in France, and from the Hoovervilles of the heartland to the pitiful Anacostia encampment in the bowels of the District of Columbia.

Here is an alarming portrayal of the political intrigue and government betrayal that ignited the only violent conflict between two American armies under the same flag.

  • "One of the best and most memorable books I have ever read."
    — MARINE VETERAN NATHAN MERCER
  • "Craney combines the visual imagery of a screenwriter and the objectivity of a journalist with the passions of a writer... [E]ssential reading for those who found truth and beauty co-existent in the works of John Steinbeck and John Dos Passos."
    — LINDA ROOT, REVIEW GROUP UK
  • "[I] know of no other fiction writer who has made this brave, tragic protest movement the main theme of a novel, until now. Glen Craney deserves praise for recognizing the significance and dramatic potential of the Bonus Army story."
    — THE COMPULSIVE READER

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"[A] wonderful source of historical fact wrapped in a compelling novel. . . . Each of the characters is written in a depth that makes them come alive. . . . If you want to learn about one of America's darkest days, one that rarely gets any attention, this is a book that will both teach and entertain." -- Historical Novel Society Reviews

"Craney has written an outstanding social and military historical novel of the United States covering the crossing over from the nineteenth century mentality into the twentieth century. Simply put, an outstanding novel." -- Joseph Spuckler, Author Alliance reviewer and U.S. Marine veteran.

"One of the best and most memorable books I have ever read." -- U.S. Marine veteran Nathan Mercer, Movies and Manuscripts.

"Glen Craney . . . has drawn a vivid picture of not only men being deprived of their veterans' rights, but of their human rights as well. . . . The Veterans Bonus March was a momentous event in American history and Craney performs a valuable service by chronicling it in this admirable book. -- Military Writers Society of America

"[I] know of no other fiction writer who has made this brave, tragic protest movement the main theme of a novel, until now. Glen Craney deserves praise for recognizing the significance and dramatic potential of the Bonus Army story and developing it in The Yanks are Starving." -- Ruth Latta, The Compulsive Reader Review.

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Author Interview:

Q: How did you learn of the Bonus March?
A: I came upon the story several years ago as Washington journalist covering national politics and Iran-contra. I wrote it first as movie script, which has received award recognition and a positive response in Hollywood.

Q: You follow your main characters through the 1918 fighting in France before reuniting them in 1932 for the Bonus March. Why?
A: As I got into the research, I realized that the shock of the confrontation on Pennsylvania Avenue could not be fully understood without depicting what those men went through on the Western Front.

Q: Was there one character in particular who surprised you?
A: In every novel I write, one character always seems to jump off the page. This time, it was Floyd Gibbons, the flamboyant war correspondent. He was Edward R. Murrow, Ernie Pyle, and Walter Cronkite rolled into one, with some P.T. Barnum on the side. A pure joy to recreate.

Q: What do readers say to you after finishing the novel?
A: The most common reaction is dismay that they had never heard of the Bonus March; then, shock and outrage at how our veterans were treated.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brigid's Fire Press; Illustrated edition (October 27, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 561 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0981648444
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0981648446
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.41 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 153 ratings

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A native Hoosier, Glen Craney is a novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. He practiced trial law before attending Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and then joining the Washington, D.C. press corps to cover national politics and the Iran-contra trial. After heading west to Hollywood, he won the Nicholl Fellowship prize from the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences for best new screenwriting.

The recipient of numerous fiction awards, he is a three-time Finalist for Foreword's Book of the Year. His debut novel, The Fire and the Light, was named Best New Fiction by the National Indie Excellence Committee. His historical fiction and mystery-thrillers have taken readers to Occitania during the Albigensian Crusade, to Scotland of Robert the Bruce, to Portugal during the Age of Discovery, into the tunnels of ancient Jerusalem, along the trenches of France during World War I, and to the American Hoovervilles of the Great Depression.

He lives in southern California.

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Spring Creek
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative read
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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Based on historic facts this book reveals how brutal politics and politicians, as well as power seeking individuals can be. Craney reveals how quickly the sacrifices of those who believe in a righteous cause can be used up then discarded when the next crisis affects the pockets of the powerful. Craney develops the characters, the times and the situation to make you feel a part of what is going on. Thankfully the book ends on a high note because before that you wonder "could this really happen in America". Well worth the read.
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Janyce K. Mose
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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I wish this had been written as non-fiction. I was never sure what was real,or which of the famous people really were being portrayed as they acted. Mtgs story was written well, but I think the ending was a little weak.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A read for young Americans
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018
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Excellent writing that brings to life an almost forgotten day of infamy in US history. The mix of fictional characters and real life individuals provides a vivid take of characters, conflicts, and hard choices which are the true ingredients of history. I was impressed, also, by the depiction of war as experienced by the foot soldiers and the nurses who cared for them, rather than from the naughty rank of generals. This book should be a read recommended in every high-school's history course. Young Americans should learn about this episode before they reach voting age
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M. Love
3.0 out of 5 stars Yanks are Starving
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2015
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While reading this book, I have encountered countless "typos" in the chapters. I am not certain anyone did proofread the copy. That being said, the book is reasonably interesting thus far. The story seems a bit slow-moving at this point. Thus far I have learned a great deal about historical figures such as Herbert Hoover and Douglas McArthur.
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Barbara O. Baggott
5.0 out of 5 stars Lengthy but informative
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015
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The Yanks Are Starving was an eye-opening historical fiction for me. I was unaware of the Bonus Army or their walk to Washington, DC to gain what was owed them during the Great Depression. These men fought feverishly during WWI and many were sacrificed for their country. Each main character was introduced separately so the reader got to know about their lives before and during the war. Then the characters came together for the push to DC. I found all of this very interesting although it seemed terribly long and I would have preferred two books rather than one.
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E. Graebert
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2015
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Good info on WW I, prohibition, the depression the Bonus Expeditionary Force, and insight into Hoover, Patton and MacArthur.
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Dutch
5.0 out of 5 stars A Timely and Entertaining Novel
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2013
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In vivid, fast-moving detail, Glen Craney brings to life this forgotten chapter in US history -- when 20,000 World War I veterans camped in the nation's capital to demand the bonuses they were promised. The result: The only pitched battle ever fought between American armies fighting under the same flag. As Congress considers cutting back benefits to US troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Craney's wonderful historical novel serves as an important reminder. This is a timely and entertaining book.
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hummingbrat
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting...
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2015
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Had seen this bit of history referenced a few times but did not know the details. Author uses his characters to illustrate their experiences of the soldiers in WWI and their post war plight that led to Hooveville. Some in depth looks into President Hoover, Gen. MaCArthur, then Colonel Eisenhower and Gen. Patton. This historical novel will enlighten you about this shameful betrayal of those who served.
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Roses
4.0 out of 5 stars The impact of war
Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2019
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If you enjoy historical novels you enjoy this book. It depicts an era of US history I knew nothing about as an Australian. However the Australian history of the same period is almost parallel. Volunteer soldiers, fighting trench warfare, with outdated tactics and weapons to come home as veterans unloved and unappreciated. Good on them to have taken their grievances to the Whitehouse.
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Wilma Lettings
5.0 out of 5 stars A rich and epic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2015
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Starting in 1900 in China we meet Bert / Herb Hoover. Several chapters then follow different characters through the years 1900 - 1919; all of them will have their meaning and impact on the story that unfolds. There is a rich cast of characters but they all bring their own experience of the early 20th century and flavour to the novel. I found the well chosen and varied backgrounds particularly fascinating and rewarding to read about. There are some great stories within this novel. Although the set up is quite involved everything does come together nicely.
The main part focuses on the Bonus March, something I had never heard about before reading this book. With the splendid perspectives that have been established the event is portrayed in its complexity and meaning. A rich and epic read that is worth while persisting.
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David Ebsworth
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweeping Historical Epic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2019
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This is a big read, not for the faint-hearted. But it's beautifully written and follows the stories of several well-known protagonists - Herbert Hoover and George S. Patton, etc - through the trenches of the First World War, through their various experiences of America during the 1920s and into the Great Depression, and then finally into the horrendous story of the Bonus March and its consequences. I have to say that I knew nothing about the Bonus March beforehand and it's genuinely a largely untold story. So congratulations to Glen Craney on a wonderful achievement. The novel is a page-turner but also one of those rare works that manages to bring surprise after surprise in every chapter. Highly recommended.
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Rossity
4.0 out of 5 stars The Yanks are Starving
Reviewed in Australia on March 19, 2019
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A very good and beautifully written novel that describes the veterans march in Washington.The disgraceful way they were treated.Should be compulsory reading for Americans.I enjoyed it and would recommend it to all students of American history.
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kmc
5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2019
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I had never heard of this event in American history and greedily devoured every page. Very well related. Sadly some things never change as parallels are drawn against bankers and politicians today.
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