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Pershing on Allied Plans and Shipping Dilemmas in 1917
General Pershing recalls visits to British and French leaders in Paris and London in July 1917, detailing discussions on shipping, tonnage shortages, and the need for a centralized allied convoy system. He warns of possible shipping deficits, notes submarine risks, and stresses leader selection and training for the American army in France.
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Sir Douglas Haig
London
Sir Douglas
Paris
Crillon
Lloyd George
Balfour
M. Ribot
Mme. Poincare
Elysee Palace
Petain
Cadorna
Robertson
Foch
Russia
France
War Department
Admiral Sims
Sims
Baker
Gondrecourt
Bar-le- Duc
Houdelaincourt
Penrin
Bundy
Cruikshank