JOURNAL ARTICLE

DID AMERICA WIN THE FIRST WORLD WAR?

  • Published In: History of War, 2026, n. 155. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PHILPOTT, WILLIAM 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the role of American military intervention in World War I, arguing that while many Americans believe their involvement was decisive, it was actually limited and came too late to significantly alter the war's outcome. The American First Army's liberation of the St Mihiel salient in September 1918 and the subsequent Meuse-Argonne offensive are highlighted, but the article notes that these efforts were heavily supported by French forces and marred by logistical failures. Despite the mobilization of millions of American troops, the article contends that the actual impact of U.S. forces was more symbolic than substantive, with the Allied command's strategies and material advantages playing a more critical role in the war's conclusion. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2026/02, Issue 155, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:191100377
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