American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War: The Meuse

Otte. This title examines the role of the American Expeditionary Forces in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the bloodiest engagement in American military history. The Offensive started off poorly for American combatants, as unfamiliar terrain and logistical problems beset American leadership in the first truly mechanized war. The tide started to turn after General Pershing handed over command of the U.S. First Army to Lt. Gen. Liggett in mid-October, resulting in the Germans being pushed back until the Armistice. 272 pages, 60 B&W photos and maps, 5½"x 8½", softcover.