American Expeditionary Force

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AEF roundel (aircraft emblem) used only in Europe

The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) were the United States Armed Forces sent to Europe under the command of General John J. Pershing in 1917 to help fight World War I. At first, the AEF fought in France alongside French and British allied forces. The war started in August 1914 and the AEF arrived in April 1917, the last year of the war. They were fighting against the German Empire. In September 1918 the AEF launched its first major offensive as an independent army.

American Expeditionary Force Media

• Famous generals of the great war who led the United States and her allies to a glorious victory (1919) (14596448378).jpg

  American Expeditionary Forces Commander in Chief, General John J. Pershing in 1917.

• The US Army in Britain, 1917-1918 Q30005.jpg

  Column of American troops passing Buckingham Palace, London, 1917.

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  With America's first convoy. The troop ships are Henderson, Antilles, Momus, and Lenape.

• 18th Infantry MG Battalion in St. Baussant HD-SN-99-02303.JPG

  Men of the 18th Machine Gun Battalion passing through St. Baussant in advance upon St. Mihiel, September 13, 1918.

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  AEF officer's identity card belonging to Edwin Hubble, 1918

• (African American) Officers of 366th Infantry Back on Aquitania. These officers, all of whom ha . . . - NARA - 533490.tif

  Officers of the 366th Infantry, 1919

• Riflemen-1918-Western-Front.jpg

  Allies gain overwhelming superiority in front-line rifle strength as American soldiers arrive in the summer

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  Army field hospital in France, 1918

• General John Joseph Pershing head on shoulders.jpg

  General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, on his uniform from left to right 1. Indian Campaign Medal, 2. Spanish Campaign Medal, 3. Philippine Campaign Medal