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John "Black Jack" Pershing WWI Famous Generals The Big Picture

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John "Black Jack" Pershing WWI Famous Generals The Big Picture

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John "Black Jack" Pershing  WWI Famous Generals   The Big Picture

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John J. Pershing, the Doughboys, and France

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John J. Pershing, the Doughboys, and France

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Supporting Documentary

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American Military History 12:  John J  Pershing, the Doughboys, and France

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To be a Great Commander; one must best understand and exploit his realities of warfare; as practiced at his time.

Gen. Pershing always maximized the resources provided to him, and ensure he utilized every advantage possible to protect the live of his Soldiers; and to meet mission success for the American people.

In my opinion Gen. Black Jack Pershing had an inspirational life and career; and it obviously paid for him to be connected in the pursuit to meeting his life goals.

Ultimately, he contributed a lot to our history and the shaping of our relationship with our allies.

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Create After Action Review Process (AAR)

Gather information from past engagements for lessons learned

Entrusted his Staff to effectively provide valuable input

Intent to share victories / failed tactics to improve himself and fellow Commanders

Utilized proper channels to voice concerns to leadership; and knew when to be quiet

Had the trust an backing of President Woodrow Wilson

Leaders of today; have a plethora of great and not so great leaders to learn from

Research of history is encouraged; so not to repeat their failed actions or traits

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1886- graduated from West point Military Academy; 30th in his class

1890- afforded the opportunity to fight in the Apache Band / Ghost Dance War

1890- Appointed at the University of Nebraska as Chief Military instructor; also received law degree during assignment

1898- Rejoined the 10th Cavalry at the battle of San Juan Hills

1899- War Dept. shifted him to Mindanao to execute the "benevolent assimilation" to provide economical and stability in the region

1906- Promoted from Captain to Brigadier General by President Theodore Roosevelt; jumping over 862 officers ahead of him

1909 to 1913- He served as the Military governor of Moro Province

1914- Ordered to the Mexican border to assist with American Sailors held in detention in Tampico / beginning of U.S occupation of Vera Cruz

1917- Entered in to World War I and became the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Commander

1919- Promoted to General of the Armies

1921- Appointed as Chief of Staff

1924- Final retirement from Active Duty

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Extremely focused / Driven

Methodical thought process

Tactician

Courageous

Loyal

Honest

Steadfast Leader

Empathetic

Trustworthy

Politician / Well connected

Motivational

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The legacy of "Black Jack" Pershing
(1860-1948)

Married to Francis Helen Warren; daughter to Senator Francis E. Warren (member of Senate Military Affairs Committee)

Had three daughters with his wife

Suffered loss of wife and children in 1915 due to a fire at their residence in Presidio of San Francisco, CA

Nicknamed "Black Jack" for service with the African American 10th Cavalry

Known for his strict enforcement of academic regulations

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12, A. M. (2018, December 29). John J. Pershing, the Doughboys, and France. Retrieved from You Tube: https://youtu.be/hvssJKuJqOo

Christopher R. Gabel, P., & James H. Willbanks, P. (1954). Great Commanders. Fort Leavenworth: Combat Studies Institute Press.

Network, A. A. (2015, January 30). John "Black Jack" Pershing WWI Famous Generals The Big Picture. Retrieved from You Tube: https://youtu.be/88p7OibL6g4