Published Jul 3, 2023
137: The First Battle of the First American Army: St. Mihiel
Greg Jackson delves into the pivotal formation and first battle of the American First Army during World War I at St. Mihiel, highlighting General John J. Pershing's strategic determination to keep an independent American force amidst complex Allied dynamics, which culminated in a successful offensive against German troops.
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