| ) Pershing Disembarking at Boulogne-Sur-Mer in France,
1917, General John Pershing, leader of the American Expeditionary Force
(AEF) in Europe, became a legendary war figure. His tactical and leadership
skills and his ability to negotiate with powerful leaders brought him great
acclaim during WWI. After declaring war on Germany in April 1917, President
Wilson sent Pershing to Europe in command of the AEF. In this photo Pershing
has just arrived in France. Source: Photos of General John Joseph Pershing
in France, 1917-1918, UVa Special Collections. |
