American Expeditionary Forces in World War I

American Expeditionary Forces in public War IA. Plan of InvestigationThis investigation assesses the significance of the American Expeditionary Forces to the linked States victory in World War I. In order to asses this, the role of the American Expeditionary Forces is investigated during major battles of World War I. The victory or failure of the American Expeditionary Forces at each battle is determined and evaluated for significance. Two of the sources used in this paper, I. The World War., and Americans as Warriors Doughboys in action during the First World War. are evaluated for origin, purpose, value and limitation.This investigation does no(prenominal) assess the significance of other American Forces (U.S. Army Air Service and United States Navy) to the United States victory in World War I.B. Summary of EvidenceThe first American battle of World War I was the participation of Cantigny, fought from whitethorn 27th, 1918 to May 31st, 1918. During this battle the 1st fracti on of the American Expeditionary Forces and French Army attacked the German held French village of Cantigny. Cantigny was taken by the American Expeditionary Forces and French Army on May 28th, 1918, marking the first successful battle of World War I for the American Expeditionary Forces.1 Piper, Gayln difference of opinion of Cantigny First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/battle_of_cantigny/default.aspx.2 I. The World War. governmental Science Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 3, 1918, pp. 1-27., www.jstor.org/stable/2141489. Pg. 22Following the Battle of Cantigny, the Battle of battle of St Mihiel was fought from September 12th, 1918 to September 15th, 1918. After proving their set upon ability at the Battle of Cantigny, the American Expeditionary Forces planned to overrun German held Saint-Mihiel with overwhelming force. Under the American onslaught, German defenders gave way, preferring to give up ground and retreat in good order rather than fight. The German retreat marked another success for the American Expeditionary Forces.The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the net Allied offensive of World War I. The battle was fought on the entire Western Front, lasting from September 26th, 1918 to November 11th, 1918. This battle marks the crowning achievement of the American Expeditionary Forces, after 47 days of fighting the German Empires armistice ended the battle. The American Expeditionary Forces won the war.C. Evaluation of SourcesI. The World War publish by Political Science Quarterly in 1918 is a record of political events from August 1, 1917 to July 31, 1918. This journal was written with the purpose to act as a factual news source, pulling information from newspapers, letters and interviews.3 Manning, Mary St. Mihiel A grind beforehand First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/st_mihiel/default.aspx.4 Manning, M ary St. Mihiel A Push Forward First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/st_mihiel/default.aspx.5 Keene, Jennifer D. Americans as Warriors Doughboys in Battle during the First World War. OAH Magazine of History, vol. 17, no. 1, 2002, pp. 15-18., www.jstor.org/stable/25163558. Pg. 16 I. The World War. Political Science Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 3, 1918, pp. 1-27., www.jstor.org/stable/2141489. Pg. 1The journals value is that it provides unbiased information for the reader to consume, however the journal is limited because many war statistics were withheld from the public during World War I.Americans as Warriors Doughboys in Battle during the First World War published by the Oxford University Press in 2002 is an article evaluating several key battles in the final year of the war, including Cantigny, Belleau Wood, Chteau-Thierry, Soissons, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. The article was written with the purpose of pr oviding the reader information about the American Expeditionary Forces and their involvement in World War I battles. The articles value is that it provides an evaluation of major World War I events, however the article is limited because the evaluations are only from an American perspective.D. AnalysisIt is clear that the American Expeditionary Forces were critical to the success of the United States in World War I. Beginning with their first offense at the Battle of Cantigny the American Expeditionary Forces proved to be a powerful, well trained force. Cantigny made a profound statement to Germans and affiliate, setting the stage for Allied success in the war.The Battle of Saint-Mihiel again proved the strength of the American Expeditionary Forces. The battle was won with only 7,000 American casualties, a very small loss7 Keene, Jennifer D. Americans as Warriors Doughboys in Battle during the First World War. OAH Magazine of History, vol. 17, no. 1, 2002, pp. 15-18., www.jstor.or g/stable/25163558. Pg. 18 Piper, Gayln Battle of Cantigny First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/battle_of_cantigny/default.aspx.9 Manning, Mary St. Mihiel A Push Forward First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/st_mihiel/default.aspx.by World War I standards.The battle provided an opportunity for the newly organized American units to work and fight together as an American army, gaining valuable experience they would need for the coming Meuse-Argonne offensive.The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the nearly important battle fought by the American Expeditionary Forces, proving that they were the single most import force to the United States victory during World War I. Nearly 1.2 million soldiers participated in the battlewithout a force of this size the Allies may defecate lost the battle and never gained German Armistice. The the Ameri can Expeditionary Forces is greatly responsible for the success of the Allies and the United States in World War I.E. refinementThe American Expeditionary Forces were the most significant attribute to the United States victory in World War I. The American troops Forces were essential to the success of the Allies in many key battles of World War I, without the American Expeditionary Forces a German armistice may have never occurred. The American Military Forces were so significant to the United States victory in World War I, that they have become a symbol of patriotism and stability in America, pavage the road for American success in future wars.10 Manning, Mary St. Mihiel A Push Forward First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/st_mihiel/default.aspx.11 Keene, Jennifer D. Americans as Warriors Doughboys in Battle during the First World War. OAH Magazine of History, vol. 17, no. 1, 2002, pp. 15-18., www.jsto r.org/stable/25163558. Pg. 112 Wingate, Jennifer. Over the Top The Doughboy in World War I Memorials and Visual Culture. American Art, vol. 19, no. 2, 2005, pp. 26-47., www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/444480. Pg. 28F. BibliographyPrimary SourcesI. The World War. Political Science Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 3, 1918, pp. 1-27., www.jstor.org/stable/2141489.Front Matter. Political Science Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 3, 1919, pp. i-iv., www.jstor.org/stable/2141668.Secondary SourcesKeene, Jennifer D. Americans as Warriors Doughboys in Battle during the First World War. OAH Magazine of History, vol. 17, no. 1, 2002, pp. 15-18., www.jstor.org/stable/25163558.Manning, Mary St. Mihiel A Push Forward First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/st_mihiel/default.aspx.Piper, Gayln Battle of Cantigny First Division Museum at Cantigny. Web. Mar. 2016. http//www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/museum/online/toward_the_front/battle_of_cantigny/ default.aspx.Wingate, Jennifer. Over the Top The Doughboy in World War I Memorials and Visual Culture. American Art, vol. 19, no. 2, 2005, pp. 26-47., www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/444480.