General Pershing's Official Story: of the American Expeditionary Forces in France

During and after the Great War, the United States as well as much of Europe honored and deified Pershing. This work from the period is no different. The below introduction comes from the book.

This book contains the official report of General Pershing to Secretary of War Baker on America's participation in the World War.

It is, perhaps, the most precious human document since the Declaration of Independence became the foundation of our glorious United States.

The part our country played in restoring peace to the world found its inspiration in the deeds of 1776.

Our imperishable obligation to France was one of the prime reasons why we made the supreme sacrifice. It found its echo in General Pershing's early visit to the tomb of Lafayette.

The publishers were inspired to reprint this report for sale at a popular price so that a copy might be in every home in the land.

The story of the American Army in France, as written by General John J.Pershing, will be handed down to the generations to come.