While the declaration of war on Germany in April 1917 forewarned of battles to be fought in far-off France, there would be some skirmishes closer to home over controlling men’s hearts, minds and actions. Even before Camp Dix had a name, the Trenton Times on June 13 announced, “In line with the general policy of the Young Men’s Christian Association to provide for the development of the social, religious and educational activities of the men in the United States concentration (cantonment) camps…
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