The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF)

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The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) were the U.S. military forces sent to Europe during World War I, playing a crucial role in the Allied victory.

Formation and Leadership

The AEF was established on July 5, 1917, under the command of General John J. Pershing. It was formed in response to the United States' entry into World War I after declaring war on Germany on April 6, 1917. Initially, the U.S. Army was small, with only 127,500 personnel, but by the end of the war, over 4 million Americans had served in various military capacities.

Major Operations

The AEF fought in several key battles on the Western Front, including:

• Battle of Belleau Wood: A significant engagement in June 1918, where American forces helped halt the German advance.

• Battle of Château-Thierry: Occurred simultaneously with Belleau Wood, marking the first major American offensive in the war.

• Meuse-Argonne Offensive: One of the largest operations involving American troops, contributing significantly to the final Allied push against German forces in late 1918.

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