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World War I Soldier
After a bitter debate over how best to use American troops in World War I, it was determined that they would serve under General John J. Pershing, but accept the final strategic authority from the Allied Supreme Commander, Marshall Ferdinand Foch of France. Initially, American troops were used piecemeal to plug up holes and to drive Germans back, when possible. By 1918, American troops were fully engaged. They secured their first victory in May, at Cantigny, just north of Paris. They suffered terrible losses in June at Belleau Wood, but still claimed victory.
The real turning point came at the second Battle of the Marne, in July, where the combined efforts of the French, British, Italians, and Americans counteracted the German offensive and drove the Germans eastward. Notably, Americans soldiers, fresh to the war effort and not weighed down by years of fighting, provided a decisive edge. In the fall of 1918, Pershing lost over 100,000 men as he and the other Allied leaders continued to push the Germans back. By October 1918, Americans were behind German lines cutting supply lines, and in November 1918, Germany surrendered.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you describe the specific role played by American troops in the Second Battle of the Marne, and in the months that followed between the battle and the German surrender in November 1918.
Include the following points in your paper:
- Analysis of the role played by American troops in the Second Battle of the Marne, and subsequent engagements with the Germans
- Discussion of weaponry used by soldiers in World War I, including but not limited to bayonets, flamethrowers, machine guns, pistols, mustard gas, rifles, tanks, and trench mortars
- Discussion of the soldiers' experiences, including but not limited to fighting in the trenches, the smell, boredom, lice, rats, food, common injuries, and battlefield engagement
Format your paper according to appropriate course level APA guidelines.
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Running head: WORLD WAR 1
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World War 1
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WORLD WAR 1
Introduction
The First World War was fought between the Allied and Axis powers. The Axis
was made by the Germans and their supporters while the British, French and Americans
made up the Allies. The war was found from 1914 to 1918, with different battles such as
the Second Battle of the Marne. Each side planned the way they would attack each other
to weaken them. However, the battle was won by the Allied powers, assisted mostly by
the American troops who were not only soldiers but also engaged in other activities such
as collection of intelligence and aerial surveillance to help learn of the German plans.
Each group had specific weapons they used such as machine guns and pistols which
helped in attacked each side. However, the experience of the soldiers from both sides was
awful such as injuries, lack of hygiene and lack of food.
Role Played By American Troops in the Second Battle of the Marne, And Subsequent
Engagements with the Germans
The Second Battle of the Marne started on 15th July and extended to 6th August
1918. The battle was started as an attempt to lure the Allied troops to move to south from
Flanders so that the region would be attacked. The first few days of the fight resulted in
minor gains for the German forces as later the Allied troops retaliated. The American
soldiers were involved...
