American Expeditionary Force
General Pershing caused tension with the Allies by delaying sending troops to Europe until they were properly trained.
General John Pershing, insisted that he be in command of the American Expeditonary Force upon arriving in France in early 1917. The overall commander of the allied armies in the west was a Frenchman, Marshall Ferdinand Foch.
General John Pershing was sent to command the Pancho Villa Expedition tasked with capturing Villa. It was the US Army's response to Pancho Villa's 1916-1917 raids on US territory. The expedition was unsuccessful.
In short, Pershing believed that the forces of the United States would fight much better in independent units. It was his belief that it was very dangerous to mix very disciplined troops with those who lacked proper training.
John J. Pershing.
American Expeditionary Force
General Pershing caused tension with the Allies by delaying sending troops to Europe until they were properly trained.
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General John Pershing, insisted that he be in command of the American Expeditonary Force upon arriving in France in early 1917. The overall commander of the allied armies in the west was a Frenchman, Marshall Ferdinand Foch.
Pershing believed his troops were superior.
delaying sending troops to Europe until they were properly trained- apex
General John Pershing was sent to command the Pancho Villa Expedition tasked with capturing Villa. It was the US Army's response to Pancho Villa's 1916-1917 raids on US territory. The expedition was unsuccessful.
Delaying sending troops to europe until they were trained.
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to fight as a separate army
In short, Pershing believed that the forces of the United States would fight much better in independent units. It was his belief that it was very dangerous to mix very disciplined troops with those who lacked proper training.