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01/20/2020
HS315
Grantham University

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-Born September 13, 1860 in Laclede Missouri

-Oldest of eight

-Father was a business man

-Was a teacher

-Graduate of West Point

-Passed away July 15, 1948

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One of the few to be appointed as a six star general.

He is most famous for his role as commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I.

“No commander was ever privileged to lead a finer force; no commander ever derived greater inspiration from the performance of his troops.”

he obtained a Law degree and then promptly returned to the military to led African American soldiers when he was given the derogatory nick name" Black Jack" while serving in the American 10th Cavalry

he is a video on the legacy he had and has left behind.

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The Legacy of General John J. Pershing | Nebraska Stories

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most of what he was know for was the success he had as he commanded the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. He was given the task of inflating the forces by 130,000 men to nearly 3 million expertly trained soldiers a task which he accomplished in 18 months.

Fought on Kettle and San Juan Hills in Cuba, and was cited for gallantry. In 1919, he was awarded the Silver Citation Star for these actions.

-In 1919 promoted to General of the Armies (six star) by Woodrow Wilson which was previously held by George Washington

-Prevented American Troops from serving as replacements for depleted French and British military

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Used battle for learning which cost many lives
Meuse Argonne by far his largest failure and was almost relieved of command (expanded in the article bellow)
https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/world-war-i-american-experiences/about-this-exhibition/over-there/meuse-argonne/general-pershings-diary/

even though this would be consider well fought battles. i believe there could have been a better way to fight without so much lose of life.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Pershing

https://content.grantham.edu/academics/GU_HS315/Great_Commanders_Textbook.pdf

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/221069.John_J_Pershing

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Pershing did not "fail" in Meuse-Argonne, although it could have been fought more effectively. He was in no danger of being recalled for that campaign - no one could have replaced him.

It was common, however, for Britain and France to petition President Wilson to remove Pershing - they did not like him and thought he was too unreasonable to work with. Wisely, Wilson ignored these requests.