Other
Oxford Aasc: Focus on African Americans in World War I
Read this brief essay about the African Americans who volunteered to serve during World War I, four thousand of whom fought alongside the French. Included is a photo essay with twelve photographs with descriptions.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Stars and Stripes, 1918 1919: The American Expeditionary Forces
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Stars and Stripes: A Closer Look at the Stars and Stripes
Learn about the purpose, organization and content of this eight-page weekly newspaper published for Army forces in France from February 8, 1918 to June 13, 1919.
Other
History of War: Meuse River Argonne Forest Offensive, 26 Sept. 11 Nov. 1918
Read a good overview of the Meuse River-Argonne Offensive at the very end of World War I. Find out about the "lost batallion" and the African Americans who fought in this long battle.
Other
Butler Family: s.b. Butler's Aef Scrapbook
First-hand account and photographs of Captain S.B. Butler's training and combat in France with the American Expeditionary Force in World War I.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light
A fascinating first chapter from the book, Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light. Read about how African American laborers and troops were treated by their white American compatriots and see how that contrasted with the...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Historical Map American Expeditionary Force
Explore this interesting historical map drawn by Ezra C. Stiles that showed the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I.
The History Cat
The History Cat: America Enters the Ring
Describes the events leading up to America's entry into World War I and the changes that took place in America soon after. These included legislation such as the Selective Service Act and the Espionage and Sedition Acts, protests by...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Learning Lessons in the American Expeditionary Forces [Pdf]
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...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: African American Soldiers in World War I
This primary source set emphasizes the experiences of African American doughboys during the war while also highlighting how they were perceived by white Americans. Use the sources to determine how racism and patriotism shaped the...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Front 1915 1918: Doughboys in Italy
A brief examination of the role of the American Expeditionary Force on the offensive in Italy.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Cantigny: First Battle of the Aef
A description and first-person account of the battle of Cantigny, the first major battle of the AEF. Includes photographs and maps.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Chateau Thierry: Defense of Marne River Line
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.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: World War I: Sgt. York
A brief biography of Sgt. Alvin York, one of the most famous infantrymen fighing in the American Expeditionary Force in World War I.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Over There
Read about the difference it made when the United States finally entered World War I. Find out about the impact of the American Expeditionary Force, and the major battles in which they fought.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Newton D. Baker
An interesting biography of Newton D. Baker, President Wilson's Secretary of War.
Yale University
Harlem Renaissance Births a Black Culture: 369th Infantry Regiment
Very brief description of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the African American regiment also known as the "Harlem Hell Fighters."