General Pershing's Strategy in World War I: Ending Stalemate or Causing More US Casualties?
Explore General Pershing's embrace of open warfare tactics in WWI, debating whether it helped end the stalemate or resulted in excessive US casualties. Analyze Pershing's shift from trench warfare to open combat, assessing its impact on the conflict's outcome and casualties.
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DEBATE QUESTION Was General Pershing s embrace of open warfare tactics what World War I needed to end the stalemate, or did Pershing s strategy lead to more U.S. casualties than there needed to be?
Analyzing the debate question What is open warfare? What is a stalemate?
U.S. General John J. Pershing early in military career, served in 6th U.S. Cavalry, roamed Great Plains, participated in skirmishes with Indian tribes grew to favor hand-to-hand, rush- forward combat over trench warfare Fighting in trenches caused soldiers to rely too heavily on machine guns, grenades, and artillery, which weakened will to fight.
Did Pershings open warfare strategy lead to more U.S. casualties than there needed to be?
