America in World War 1
The United States of America entered World War 1 in 1917 and, although the precise extent and nature of the contribution has been debated by historians, politicians and nationalists, the country's involvement has never been forgotten. The following sites all contain information on the wartime US.
What was a Doughboy?
A quick explanation from your Guide.
A quick explanation from your Guide.
The Zimmermann Telegram
The telegram in question recorded the German government urging Mexico to enter WW1 and attack North America; its existence helped push the US into the war. This is a profile from your Guide.
The telegram in question recorded the German government urging Mexico to enter WW1 and attack North America; its existence helped push the US into the war. This is a profile from your Guide.
The Doughboy Centre
The home of the American Expeditionary Force on the net, The Doughboy Centre is stocked with articles, documents, accounts, pictures, notes, plans, histories and anything else you could want. Well-designed and richly illustrated, the Centre is utterly essential.
The home of the American Expeditionary Force on the net, The Doughboy Centre is stocked with articles, documents, accounts, pictures, notes, plans, histories and anything else you could want. Well-designed and richly illustrated, the Centre is utterly essential.
