Question

Which of the following were influential in Pershing's decision to amalgamate, or integrate, the U.S. army with the French. Select all that apply.

Americans had superior training.
American troops were not ready to fight independently.
The French persuaded Pershing against his better judgement.
Pershing never agreed to amalgamate.
American lives would be saved.
Americans were able to influence the war at the division level.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

• "American troops were not ready to fight independently."

• "Pershing never agreed to amalgamate."

• "American lives would be saved."

General Pershing was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front during World War I during the years 1917 and 1918. After initially rejecting British and French demands for the American forces to integrate with their armies, Pershing ultimately accepted to allow "all-black" units to be integrated into the French army. He understood that this would represent an advantage, as the French had a better knowledge of European territory and the amalgamation of armies would mean that less American lives would be lost.

Answer 2

American troops were not ready to fight independently
American lives would be saved
Americans were able to influence the war at the division level

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