World War I
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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 final direction from the European Allied Supreme Commander. By 1918, American troops were fully engaged in various conflicts. The turning point came at the second Battle of the Marne in July 1918, where Americans played an important role in securing victory. By November of 1918, Germany had surrendered.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper, in which you describe the role that the American troops played in the Second Battle of the Marne and in the months that followed between the battle and the surrender in November 1918.
Consider the importance of the role played by Americans in the battle.
Include the following points in your paper:
Describe the conditions that lead to American involvement in World War I.
o Financial stake
o Pro-British feelings
o Zimmerman note
o Unrestricted submarine warfare
Describe the results of the Second Battle of Marne as representative of American involvement in World War I.
Discussion of the soldier’s experience, including but not limited to fighting in the trenches, the smell, boredom, lice, rats, food, and battlefield engagement.
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American troops played a major role in the second battle of the Marne and in the months that followed between the battle and the surrender of Germany in 1918. The American troops were to hold a decisive role in the defeat of Germany. In general, there are several conditions that led Americans to get into the war. To begin with, the government of Germany had announced the unrestricted submarine warfare……………………
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