World War Reflections on Army Organization and Leadership
The narrator discusses directness in addressing faults and criticizes improper complaints aimed at testing his authority. He advises organizing units with National Guard regiments to replace regulars in certain missions to align with Allied standards and reduce early reverses, while noting counsel to Petain about expeditionary force communications.
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Harbord on Am Army Plans in World War I France
General Harbord recalls talks with Petain and Clemenceau over American divisions in France during 1917 18. He describes training in Langres and Chaumont, interactions with King Albert of Belgium, and the tense debate over amalgamating U S regiments with French divisions for frontline service.
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Chaumont Cable on Allied Troop Integration in 1917
Secretary Baker urges preserving American unit identity while assisting an imminent Western Front drive. He notes both British and French want amalgamation of forces and recommends using troops where most needed to meet a critical situation.
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