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Day 67 America Turns the Tide

This text explores America's role in WWI, including the development of convoy systems, trench warfare, fresh troops, mechanization of warfare, notable figures like Admiral William Sims and Sergeant York, and the significance of Armistice Day. It also answers summary questions related to the topic.

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Day 67 America Turns the Tide

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  1. Day 67 America Turns the Tide

  2. America Turns Tide • US Develops Convoy system. Admiral William Sims convinces British to due the same • Trench warfare - Trench Foot and Trench Mouth • Fresh Troops

  3. Fighting Over There • AEF (American Expeditionary Force)- Led by John J. Pershing • Doughboys (new soldiers with white belts) • Shock for new soldiers • Mechanization of warfare • Machine Gun • Airplane/ Anti Aircraft Guns • Artillery • Tanks • Poison Gas

  4. Offensive • Russia Drops Out • Henry Rickenbacker- Ace Pilot shot down 29 planes (In comparison the Red Barron shot down over 80) • Sergeant York- • Originally conscientious objector • During war armed only with a rifle and a revolver, he killed 25 Germans, silenced 35 enemy machines guns, and, with 6 other soldiers, captured 132 prisoners. • Medal of Honor • Armistice Day – 11th Hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (veterans Day)

  5. Summary Questions 1) Who led the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)? 2) Admiral William Simms used what technique to combat German U Boats. The technique involved merchant vessels with naval ships acting as guards? 3) What is the term for objecting to war on moral grounds? 4) What style of warfare began with the use of tanks and guns? 5) Who was Americas leading fighter pilot? 6) He received the medal of honor for taking a German position with 6 men.

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