John J. Pershing

General John J. Pershing was a general during the Spanish-American War. Before he was a general, he went to West Point(a military prep academy) where he went on to be the highest rank you could be as a cadet. Afterwards, he went on to be an instructor at the academy. General was praised for being one of the most calm, brave men when under fire. During the Spanish-American War he was made commander and sent on the journey to Mexico to capture Pancho Villa. Even though his mission was unsuccessful

John J. Pershing is best remembered for the commandment of the 10th Cavalry Regiment in 1892 for the United States of America. John J. Pershing was born in Laclede, Mo on September 13 1860. Pershing graduated with the highest honor from the United States Military Academy. In 1905 he married Helen F. Warren. They later had 3 daughters. In 1915, his wife and 3 daughters got killed in a house fire. From April to August 1898, with his soldiers on the front lines, most specifically fighting in the

John Joseph Pershing was born in Laclede, Missouri, on September 13, 1860. As a young child, he was exposed to the horrors of the Civil War. His home town of Laclede was raided by a band of Confederate Soldiers. Growing up, he never aspired to have a career in the military. He instead dreamed of one day studying law and becoming a lawyer. However, after his father experienced economic troubles in an economic depression during 1873, Pershing submitted an application to West Point Military Academy

When we look at how the American way of war has changed from World War I to the end of the Cold War the U.S military has seen dramatic changes during each conflict fought. Society has created War institutions and war which is why the War institutions are the why they are and why war is the why it is. Many Americans view themselves whether they like it or not as peace loving and see war as an aberration, war has been a part of American history and will continue to be. It is also an integral way the

Flanders, while the British forces would take on the German troops at Cambrai. The American Expeditionary Forces numdering 400,000 men under the command of Gen. John J. Pershing, and the French Fourth Army under General Henri Gouraud’s role was the eastern most pincer of the multinational endeavor, the Argonne forest. The forest presented Gen. Pershing and his men some difficult challenges they were forced to overcome. The terrain of the Argonne forest presented a number of problems to the U.S. forces; Overgrown

com). He designed and taught a course in swordsmanship while he was still a student (generalpatton.com). His first real battle in the military occurred under the control of the legendary General John J. Pershing on an excursion in Mexico (generalpatton.com). Impressed by Patton’s determination, Pershing promoted him to captain and asked him to command his headquarters upon his return. (Generalpatton.com). Patton using his wide knowledge of tanks he obtained from his schooling and trained 500 American

General George S. Patton Jr. is considered one of the most brilliant soldiers in the United States army and one of the most feared American field officers, which earned him the nickname “Old Blood and Guts.” Patton contributed to American history by leading his troops to multiple victories during both World Wars. Born on November 11, 1885, George Smith Patton Jr. of San Gabriel, California, was named after his father and grandfather. His life revolved around the military. He spent his childhood

Introduction It is 9 March 1916, very early in the morning a big group of Mexican revolutionaries loyal to Francisco (Pancho) Villa was heading towards the town of Columbus, NM. A raid was in the works and the events that were about to take place in that border town were unknown by the detachment of U.S. soldiers from the 13th Cavalry Regiment guarding the post. History Just a year after the Mexican revolution started relations between Mexico and the United States became tense after the resignation

First Army commander, General John J. Pershing found himself up against insurmountable odds. The Germans has dug in quite comfortably to a heavily wooded area immediately northwest of the town of Verdun. General Pershing knew from tales told of the Battle of Verdun, his offensive would require a strong artillery presence from his side. Around the Battle of Verdun, German and

He served as a subordinate to general john j perishing the lead commander of the American forces in Mexico who were eventually un successful in his expedition in 1916 against Poncho Villa. At the time the U.S. entered the first world war in the year 1917 Patton who had experience with pershing accompanied him to Europe where he was assigned officer to the new U.S. tank corps. This experience gave him not only a reputation