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The War That Saved Democracy
A German victory would have sounded the death knell for European democracy in the form of a neo-Napoleon ruling a continental superstate. Instead, America’s decisive participation preserved democratic norms and foreshadowed the growing international role the United States would play.
American Expeditionary Forces Casualty Lists
By Constance Potter "From the above figures the daily average to be reported was as follows: Killed in action, 69; died of wounds, 69; died of disease, 122; severely wounded, 752." -- The Chicago Tribune, December [...]
U.S. Marines in Action
On “land, air, and sea,” the American people could be justifiably proud of the performance of their Marine Corps in World War I.
The ‘Devil Dogs’ at Belleau Wood
June 1, 1918. Americans engage the enemy, and a legend is born.
Remember the Meuse-Argonne
For it is the largest and deadliest battle ever fought by American soldiers.
Finding the Lost Battalion
"We are along the road parallel 276.4..." On the evening of October 2nd, 1918 Major Charles W. Whittlesey, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, led nearly 700 men under his [...]
Life in the Trenches
While armies fielded new tools of war, their commanders clung to outdated concepts and methods of fighting. As always, the soldiers in the field suffered. For three years, men faced each other in opposing trenches, [...]
Music and Entertainment in the Trenches
While music was used for training purposes at home, music making was the most important form of entertainment at the front.
Songs for the Soldiers
The National Committee was charged with publishing an official songbook to be distributed to song leaders, officers, and soldiers. Here are all the songs with descriptions on how they relate to the American war effort.
