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HS 315

Great Commanders

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Leading even when faced with adversity

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Even as a young man Pershing stood strong even when others would beat him for teaching African Americans, when we think of the game black jack we should take into consideration that this is one of the strongest hand to have. Just as the chances are considered a variable , so was General Pershing.

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General Pershing background General John J. Pershing was nicknamed "Black Jack" due to his service with the 10th Cavalry Regiment, one of the "Buffalo Soldier" regiments composed primarily of African-American soldiers. This nickname stuck with him throughout his career, even after he left that regiment. Additionally, some sources suggest it was also a term used for punishment details, and that his strict personality at West Point might have also contributed to the nickname.

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A leader that let his yes mean yes, and no mean no

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A leader that let his yes mean yes, and no mean no

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Pershing judged that it was "very doubtful" that the allies could stop the Germans given the disparity in manpower. Pershing was a firm believer in achieving a decisive victory against the enemy, believing that a thorough defeat would be more conducive to lasting peace than a weak armistice. He argued that a complete victory would remove any doubt about the outcome and prevent future conflict. Even though some did not share Pershing theory he still maintained his stance.

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It is very important to see what being a good leader would do in the face of challenges. Pershing's insistence on keeping American forces independent under a unified American command primarily hindered the overall Allied war effort in the short term, but ultimately benefited it in the long run. His decisions led to delays in deploying American soldiers to the front, as the Allies initially wanted to integrate them into their depleted units. However, maintaining a distinct American army allowed for better training, organization, and combat readiness, ultimately contributing significantly to the Allied victory.

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We can conclude that through General Pershing Theory that he placed emphasis on open warfare, he like some leaders today are aggressive in training of their soldiers. This training can pay off during the time of war training can also strengthen soldiers. The fact that training is the key to any successful war.

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The Angry Staff Officer (November 9, 2017)

The Ghost of Black Jack Pershing : The US Army and the Centennial of WWI

Michael S. Neiberg, Harold K. Johnson Professor of Military History, US Army War College December 10, 2010

Fighting the Great war: A Global History

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There were concerns of the mistrust between active Army soldiers and the National Guard soldiers simply because some felt that NG soldiers did not train to fight standards.