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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.
The commander who led the American Expeditionary Force (the U.S. troops sent to Europe in World War I) was John Joseph Pershing.
France and in Europe
The first pitched battle that American Troops fought in during WW1 was the German Spring Offensive of 1918 (operation Michael). The Germans wanted to win the war quickly before the presence of a number of American troops on the western front could be felt. However, the Allies suceeded in delaying the German advance long enough for the Americans to arrive. When they did arrive, American troops were used to plug the line as they arrived where the lines were thinly held or had suffered excessive casualties. Innit.
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No. It wasn't until the end of WW2 that troops were stationed in Europe.
The first combat that U.S. troops saw in Europe was the invasion of North Africa, at Morocco, on November 8, 1942. It was called Operation Torch under the command of Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Mostly by Train and Ship. Later by truck and foot.
What sort of 'what' are you asking about? There were many in Europe at that time.
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The American Expeditionary Forces or AEF were the United States Armed Forces sent to Europe in World War I.
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.
President Woodrow Wilson withdrew American troops from Mexico in 1917 because he was concerned about World War 1 raging in Europe.
The commander who led the American Expeditionary Force (the U.S. troops sent to Europe in World War I) was John Joseph Pershing.
The troops of the USSR.
It affected public opinion, and helped convince US leaders to send American troops to fight in Europe.