Command and Compromise
Tensions rise as Blackjack confronts the French marshal over the command of the American army, asserting the need for independence despite pressure to integrate with allied forces. A heated exchange leads to a compromise, where Blackjack proposes a full-scale attack on the Saint Mihiel salient before pivoting as requested. This bold maneuver requires an extraordinary effort from the Doughboys, highlighting the challenges of leadership and strategy in wartime.In this clip
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137: The First Battle of the First American Army: St. Mihiel
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