Question

Why did General Pershing insist on delaying U.S. soldiers going to the front lines?

Group of answer choices

He wanted to prevent them from being split among the various Allied armies.

He believed that training them thoroughly would ensure victory.

He wanted to allow time for the Allied leaders to plan how to use them.

He believed that the war would be over by the time they reached France.

Answer 1

General Pershing insisted on delaying U.S. soldiers going to the front lines primarily because **he believed that training them thoroughly would ensure victory**. He wanted to ensure that the American troops were well-prepared and equipped before they engaged in combat, which would maximize their effectiveness in the war effort.