Throughout the years we have heard stories of the Meuse Argonne Offense and all the casualties it created, but it has never been specific facts of the events that happen. There were approximate 600,000 troops for the offense. That is without counting the artillery part which it was an extra 3,980 personnel. This was part of the movement towards the offense that was implemented by General Pershing. Meanwhile they were in route and arrive to the offense General Pershing was not counting in the weather
are discussing acceptable losses as they plan and strategize the next move into battle. The battle of Argonne Forest is started. That phrase strikes me as I listen to the movie. What are acceptable losses? I research the words and I find the meaning of the phrase. It is a euphemism for men killed in combat. It is a pleasant way to say x amount of men will get killed in order to mount an offensive in battle, to achieve a military objective. My reaction to that expression is no! There should not
Battle of Argonne Forest The Battle of Argonne Forest, also known as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, was the deadliest battle in United States history (Lengel). The battle dealt a decisive blow to the German offensive and helped assure an allied victory in World War I. An analysis of this major battle covers an overview of events before the battle, force comparisons between sides, doctrinal methodology used, logistics, intelligence, conditions and morale as well as battlefield leadership present.
In his book, My Fellow Soldiers, Andrew Carroll tells the story of World War I through the eyes of the American participants. He uses quotes, personal letters and diaries, from an array of characters, to depict a day in the life of a WWI warrior. Though, he narrows his focus on the untold story of General John J. Pershing, a US army leader. He uniquely talks about the General's vulnerable and emotional side. "Pershing was notoriously strong-willed, to the point of seeming cold, rigid, and humorless
and hunted for his family's food. He took up blacksmithing as a teenager and became very active in his Church. Alvin was a Pacifist and when he was drafted he refused to fight. He joined the 82nd Infantry Division and was given the title of Meuse-Argonne Offensive in October, 1918. A fellow Bible member in his infantry told Alvin that God sanctioned active service. Alvin was determined to fight and make his
Mexico At the start of WWI France. (“Douglas MacArthur”... 1 ) when the United States entered the war on the side of the entente, Macarthur was colonel and set to lead the rainbow division (1). In 1918 he participated in the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Sedan offensives (1). When the war concluded in 1918 he became the superintendent of West Point (2). In 1930 he was promoted to a General (2). During WWII he commanded the troops in the pacific, then occupied Japan after the war (2). He was also in the
troops, operating in Lorraine. The purpose of the operations in Alsace was to retain a large part of the enemy's force far from the northern theater of operations. Our offensive in Lorraine was to pursue the same purpose still more directly by holding before it the German army corps operating to the south of Metz. This offensive began brilliantly on August 14th. On the 19th we had reached the region of Saarburg and that of the Etangs (lakes), and we held Dieuze, Morhange, Delme and Chateau Salins
Not Selected Antique Rocking Chair (10) The Rocking Chair belonged to your paternal grandmother’s maternal grandfather, Anton Peterson. The chair was in use during my childhood in the home of my grandparents, Bill and Clara Swanson, after which it passed to my parents and then to me. My best estimation of the origins of the rocking chair is that Anton purchased the chair either during the time period that he lived with his daughter, Clara, and son-in-law, Willie (Bill), on a farm in Peaceful
towards the Army Value of selfless service and allowed him to think about the situation. Major Buxton gave Private York time without an ultimatum, which made Private York’s resolution even stronger. On October 8, 1918, the second week of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Corporal York performed a feat of extreme heroism. Under the command of Sergeant Early, Corporal York and several other soldiers flanked around the German defenses to calm the machine gun nests. Regrettably, the plan fell through and left
On January 26th, 1880, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Douglas MacArthur was born. Arthur MacArthur, his father, and Mary MacArthur, his mother, had a strong family history in the military. Douglas followed their lead by going to West Point. He participated in their baseball team and controlled the football team. He became captain of the cadet corps after graduating in 1903. After this big step, he was accepted into the Army Corps of Engineering and continued this journey for 10 years. He traveled around
killed by an enemy artillery fire. Grant nearly played 1,000 games and had a batting average of .249. Corporal Bernard Leo Dolan and Sergeant Matthew S. Lanighan were both serving with the 78th Infantry Division, and were killed during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. An article in the December 11, 1918 Lockport Union-Sun & Journal reads, “The two boys were inseparable pals. In the army they were allotted places in ranks side by side and thus they went into the battles of France.” This just shows how close
Anthony J. Mitchell Summer 2002 U.S. Since 1865 History 2063 AFRICAIN AMERICAINS IN WORLD WAR I Before WORLD WAR I, military service represented a source of black pride. Black educators, clergymen, and the press frequently referred to Negro heroes of America’s past wars. After the Civil War, the U.S, Army maintained four regular Negro regiments –the 9th and 10th Calvary and the 24th and 25th Infantry. These units included veterans of the civil war and the frontier Indian fighting regiments
The Army is the branch of armed services responsible for military land operations. They are one of the best at serving and helping our country on U.S. soil, and overseas. They use prepared, swift, and forceful tactics to overcome the enemy, but it wasn’t always like this. The Army used to be men called “minute men” who would go into battle in a minutes notice. The Army has changed over the years from the late 1700’s, to the time that we are at now. The Second Continental Congress formed the first
Douglas MacArthur is a true war hero. He risked his life to defend both his and our country. Douglas MacArthur had many bad experiences in his past; his older brother, Malcolm had died of measles when Douglas was a young boy. He had a choice: don’t serve the country, you’ll live and stay out of harm’s way (for the most part) or serve the country and put your life on the line, you might die, but think of the positive: you might live! MacArthur chose to serve the country and was one of our many war
General John “Black Jack” Pershing General John Pershing was arguably one of the most creative, tactical commanders and of the last century. His commitment to his troops, his duty, and his loyalty to the United States and his sense of honor fashioned one of the greatest leaders our country has ever seen. His contributions to the modern army is beyond reproach (Perry, 2011). John J. Pershing was brought forth on 13 Sept. 1860, to the son of a railroad boss in Laclede, Linn County Missouri (Pershing
In An American Soldier in World War I, David Snead examines account of George Browne, a civil engineer who fought as part of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I. Snead shares Browne’s account of the war through the letters he wrote to his fiancé Martha Ingersoll Johnson. Through Browne’s letters and research conducted of the AEF, Snead gives a concise, informative, and harrowing narrative of life as a soldier serving in the camps and front lines of the Great War. Snead attempts
What is The Pennsylvania Army National Guard? The Pennsylvania Army National Guard is a branch of the United States Army that is mostly used today for homeland security. Although the National Guard is not active like the Reserves or Active Duty Army, they still have the same requirements and same responsibility. More than 22,000 men and women make up the Pennsylvania National Guard and Air National Guard today. They reach from state quarters at Fort Indian Town Gap in Lebanon County to about 100
Today’s Military Veterans owe a huge debt to the Veterans of the Great War. Not only did they have to battle the Central Powers on the European Battlefields, they had to battle the United States Governments and Army on the Washington D.C. battle field. Their actions paved the way to provide security to those who provided the nation with security. In the summer of 1932, 43,000 veterans of the Great War, family members and supporters marched into Washington DC. The mission of this march was
Patton had 345 tanks by the time he took the brigade into the Meuse-Argonne Operation in September 1918. When they entered into battle, Patton had worked out a plan where he could be in the front lines maintaining communications with his rear command post by means of pigeons and a group of runners. Patton exposed himself
General George S. Patton Soldier, General, Pilot, Athlete, Father, Gun Owner, Hero, Legend UNLIKE many war heroes who had no intention of ever becoming famous, George Patton decided during childhood that his goal in life was to be a hero. This noble aim was first inspired by listening to his father read aloud for hours about the exploits of the heroes of ancient Greece. Homer's Iliad and Odyssey were particular favourites of young Georgie, who could recite lines from both texts long before he