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During World War 1 what were US Troops sailing to France called?

During World War I, U.S. troops sailing to France were commonly referred to as the "American Expeditionary Forces" (AEF). Under the command of General John J. Pershing, they played a crucial role in supporting the Allied powers. The nickname "doughboys" was also popularly used to refer to these soldiers, although the origin of the term is debated.


Within eighteen months of declaring war the US had deploed how many troops to France?

You've asked this as a WWII question, and the answer for WWII is zero. In WWII no US troops were in France until thirty months after the US declared war. In WW ONE, within eighteen months after declaring war the US had nearly 2 million troops in France, and more on the way when the war ended.


When did the US take France back in world war 2?

The US didn't take France back in World War 2. There was an allied invasion of Normandy that started on 6th June 1944. US, Canadian and British troops landed and recaptured Paris in August 1944, they were also supported by French and Polish troops. After the fall of Paris the Germans retreated from France so that by the end of the month the allies had advanced into Belgium.


Who was in charge of US troops sent to France in June 1917?

US Army Gen. John J. (Blackjack) Pershing. Nicknamed "Blackjack" because he had commanded black troops during his career. The US Army remained segregated (for African Americans) until 1947.


Which part of Germany was controlled by the us Britain and France after world war 2?

Eastern part.

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Where were US troops in world war 1?

France and in Europe


Did the us troops go to France to fight in World War 1?

Yes, Americans were in France in WW1.


Within eighteen months of declaring war the US had deploed how many troops to France?

You've asked this as a WWII question, and the answer for WWII is zero. In WWII no US troops were in France until thirty months after the US declared war. In WW ONE, within eighteen months after declaring war the US had nearly 2 million troops in France, and more on the way when the war ended.


Why was US Troops in France when they declared war on Germany in World War 1?

When France and Germany entered in WW1, there weren't any US troops in France. The Americans came after 3,5 years. France and the UK had to fight against Germany alone for 3,5 years, suffering huge losses.


What US army general commanded troops in France in 1918?

John J. Pershing.


What beach did the us try to take back France on d-day?

The US troops were on two beaches, Omaha and Utah.


What specific part of the world did US troops fight?

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Was the Korean war more a UN or US military action?

Both, because the US was part of the UN. The troops from the UN came from countries other than the US, but the US had the most troops.


What battle in 1777 did horatio gates command US troops and led to an alliance with France?

Battle of Saratoga


Where did the us fight at in world war 1?

The United States' troops fought on the Western Front in France.


Where did the Titanic travle from?

Titanic, after sailing from her place of origin, Belfast, traveled from Southampton, UK, to Cherbourg, France, to Queenstown, Ireland (and then west for the US).


Which beaches did the US troops invade on the coast of France in ww2?

They invaded the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, and they invaded the beaches of Southern France a few months later.