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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Second Battle of the Marne

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of the Second Battle of the Marne and the Americans who participated in it. Read first-person accounts, find maps of the movements of the battle, and learn about some of the soldiers who perished in battle.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Chateau Thierry: The Battle for Belleau Wood

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information on the battle for Belleau Wood. Includes facts, background, chronology, and a first-hand account from Colonel Frederick May Wise.
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Brigham Young University

World War I Document Archive: The War With Germany, a Statistical Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy document, written at the end of World War I, is filled with statistics pertaining to every facet imaginable of the United States' participation in World War I. The chapters look at the men who served, the munitions, battles,...
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Other

Texas Military Forces Museum: 36th Division in Wwi: Texas National Guard in Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the mustering of the Texas National Guard to participate in the World War I war effort. Discusses how they were reorganized, trained, sent overseas, the hardships they faced, the military maneuvers and engagements with the...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Second Army: Members of the Aef

For Students 9th - 10th
Included are articles about the history and the men in the Second Army who were a part of the American Expeditionary Force. Included is an article about Harry Truman and his service in World War I, as well as some other well-known names,...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: John J. Pershing Career Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline and photographs of the life of John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: The Sinking of the Tuscania

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed account of the sinking of the Tuscania by a German U-Boat. Includes images and firsthand accounts of the attack.
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Other

The War Times Journal: High Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of writings from a pilot who served in the Lafayette Escadrille and the 94th Pursuit squadron with Eddie Rickenbacker. Provides details on aerial fighting tactics during World War 1.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: The American Expeditionary Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the development and training of the troops in the American Expeditionary Forces as they left the U.S. to fight in Europe.
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Other

American Heritage: America's Bloodiest Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this riveting account of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive told through the experiences of some American doughboys themselves. Background information is provided, but an emphasis on personal experiences makes this a great resource....
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: Women and the War Effort

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why women were recruited to join the American Expeditionary Forces in in France. Read sections from The Stars and Stripes extolling women and womanhood during World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Pershing Launches Attack

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the American Expeditionary Force, led by General John J. Pershing, and its successful campaigns after the U.S entrance into World War I.
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Other

News Archives: How Women Helped Win the Great War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of the roles women played in the military and domestically during World War I.
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Other

In Their Words: The Meuse Argonne: A Decisive Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this overview of what became known as the Meuse-Argonne Campaign, the last major battle of World War I. Included is a section with personal accounts of soldiers involved in the campaign, and pictures of artifacts related to the battle.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Learning Lessons in the American Expeditionary Forces [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Written for the U.S. Center of Military History, this article explores the military lessons learned by the deployment of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Read about the problems involved in training a fighting force for...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: American Polar Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the failed Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Front 1915 1918: Doughboys in Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief examination of the role of the American Expeditionary Force on the offensive in Italy.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Chateau Thierry: Defense of Marne River Line

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of Chateau-Thierry. Includes a letter written by Marshal Foch concerning the battle, and a description of the battle as well as photographs.
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Kansas Historical Society

Kansas State Historical Society: Kansapedia: James G. Harbord

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a brief biographical sketch of Kansas born soldier James G. Harbord who is best known for his work with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.