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The American Expeditionary Force in France

The American Expeditionary Force in France. 1917-18. The Amalgamation Controversy. What was the best way to employ U.S. manpower? Allies needed men, had officers experienced in running large formations. U.S. had men, little experience in administering & employing large units.

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The American Expeditionary Force in France

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  1. The American Expeditionary Force in France 1917-18

  2. The Amalgamation Controversy • What was the best way to employ U.S. manpower? • Allies needed men, had officers experienced in running large formations. • U.S. had men, little experience in administering & employing large units. • Shipping considerations.

  3. Allies want American soldiers to fill their ranks. • John J. Pershing, AEF commander, fights to create an independent U.S. army.

  4. The German Offensives ofMarch - July 1918

  5. Chateau Thierry & Belleau Wood

  6. Aisne-Marne Counteroffensive,July-August 1918 • American forces operate in separate corps. • Immediately afterwards, Pershing creates the 1st U.S. Army. • Over the summer, number of U.S. soldiers in France exceeds 1 million. • U.S. will have two armies on the Western Front by November.

  7. The St. Mihiel Offensive,Sept. 12-16, 1918

  8. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive,Sept. 26 – Nov. 11

  9. Argonne Hero:Alvin C. York

  10. Other considerations… • “open” vs. “trench” warfare • African-American troops • tension within the army • Pursuit of an independent American Army in France: • Assessment?

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