The US Army of World War I

The US Army of World War I cover

Description

When the USA entered World War I in April 1917 her Regular Army counted just 128,000 men and lacked all the necessary equipment and training for modern trench warfare. By the Armistice of November 1918, General John J.Pershing's American Expeditionary Force in France had more than 2 million men and was holding 25 per cent of the Western Front. They had helped smash Ludendorff's brilliant Operation "Michael" in the lines before Paris; had turned onto the offensive themselves at St Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne; and if Germany had not negotiated peace with unexpected speed the US Army would have taken over from their tired Allies an even greater share of the planned 1919 campaign. This concise account of America's first world class army, its organization, uniforms, weapons and character, is illustrated with rare photos and eight full color plates.

Table of Contents

· The US Army in 1914 · 1916: the National Defense Act - expansion of the regular forces · 1917: mobilisation of the National Guard · 1917: the Selective Service Law - conscription · The American Expeditionary Force - from 'triangular' to 'square' unit structure - divisional organisation - command · Campaign summary · Post-Armistice operations · Uniforms & insignia · Equipment · Weapons

Product details

Published Jun 20 2003
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841764863
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 43 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 386
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Illustrator

Stephen Walsh

Stephen Walsh studied art at the North East Wales…

Resources

Discover More

Visit our exclusive member's website to see artwork, maps, and more from this book.

Resources

Book Vote

Tell us what titles you would like to see published by Osprey, then vote for your favourites in our monthly book vote!

Related Titles

Sign up for Osprey membership for access to thousands of plane profiles, maps, battle scenes and more. Plus up to 30% off website purchases