Meuse–Argonne offensive
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The Meuse–Argonne offensive was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of N
German soldiers drawing water
General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, commanding the U.S. First Army.
US Marines in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
John J. Pershing
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John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of the Pershing Rifles. He served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World W
Meuse–Argonne offensive
…command (e.g. XVII Corps during the second phase). The American forces initially consisted of 15 divisions of the U.S. First Army commanded by General John J. Pershing until October 16 and then by Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett. The logistics were planned and directed by then Colonel George C. Marshall. The French…
Pershing, c. 1907–1916
Pershing as a cadet in 1886
Captain John J. Pershing, c. 1902
Pershing with his wife Helen and three of their children