America's entry into the World War in April 1917 presented the United States Army with its greatest challenge in the nation's history. This book examines the U.S. Army's involvement in the Great War from the declaration of war on 6 April 1917 through the initial phase of the German Spring Offensive in March–April 1918. Finally, this book is enriched with the official documents of the U.S. Government from the Fist World War.

Contents:

Strategic Setting

The U.S. Army Before the War

American Military and Civilian Leadership

The Amalgamation Debate

Mobilization of Manpower

Building the AEF, 1917

American Soldiers Begin Arriving

Training the AEF

Men and Materiel in the AEF

The War Department: Challenges and Reform

Strategic Crisis on the Western Front

The AEF Joins the Fight

Official Documents of the U.S. Government from the Great War

Official Positions of Principal Persons Mentioned in the Correspondence

The Continuation and Further Spread of the War—Efforts Toward Peace

The Continuation of the War—Participation of the United States

Neutral Rights

Neutral Duties

Belligerent Rights and Practice

Other Problems and Responsibilities