Mostly as a psychological and moral boost for the Allies. American soldiers only started to arrive in mid-1918 when the French and British already had started to finally force the Germans to retreat.
Germany's defeat was in a large measure caused by its war economy no longer being able to support the cost and demands of its war effort. Also, Germany's ability to replace its human losses or relieve and replace battle-weary frontline soldiers had run out by then.
America's soldiers only fought in any significant numbers in the very last months of the war. The psychological effect on the Germans was mainly the realization by their High Command that the Allies' capacity to carry on was now becoming infinitely bigger than their own.
The arrival of American troops in Europe in 1918 was a significant turning point in World War I. It bolstered Allied forces and provided much-needed reinforcements. The introduction of fresh and well-equipped American soldiers helped to shift the balance of power and eventually lead to the defeat of the Central Powers.
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By he end of WW1, around 52,000 troops were killed, and more than 200,000 troops were injured. tHis, compared to the some 4,700,000 American troops sent in, America left Europe bruised, but not broken.
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Delaying sending troops to europe until they were trained.
US Army Air Corps May 1942 in England
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During World War I, the arrival of American troops did in fact affect the spirit of the British, French, and other allied troops in Europe in 1917 and beyond. In general, the optimism, the energy, and the passion of the American soldiers, as well as their effectiveness in battle, lifted the spirits of the soldiers who had already been fighting the Central Powers for several long, difficult years.
The arrival of new American troops brought a new sense of hope to the Allied troops. Allied troops were tired and feeling like the war would never end, the new troops brought energy, hope, and enthusiasm.
The arrival of new U.S troops in Europe.
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No. It wasn't until the end of WW2 that troops were stationed in Europe.
The arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette meant reinforcements for the American troops, as well as a boost in morale. He was a French military officer.
Mostly by Train and Ship. Later by truck and foot.
John J. Pershing.
By he end of WW1, around 52,000 troops were killed, and more than 200,000 troops were injured. tHis, compared to the some 4,700,000 American troops sent in, America left Europe bruised, but not broken.
What sort of 'what' are you asking about? There were many in Europe at that time.