Question

Which of the following statements about the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) is true? a. The AEF broke the stalemate in favor of the Allies. b. Due to the lateness of its arrival in Europe, the AEF saw relatively little combat. c. Because of its inexperience, the AEF proved largely ineffective in combat. d. The AEF had to be supported by the British troops.

Answer 1

a. The AEF broke the stalemate in favor of the Allies.

Explanation: Under General John J. Pershing, U.S. forces arrived in force in 1918 and played key roles in the Second Battle of the Marne, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne offensive, helping to tip the balance and end the stalemate on the Western Front.