American Expeditionary Force

Definition

The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) were the United States Armed Forces sent to Europe in World War I under the command of General John J. Pershing.

Related terms

John J. Pershing: He was a senior United States Army officer who commanded the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front in World War I.

Meuse-Argonne Offensive: This was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front, where AEF played a significant role.

Doughboys: This is an informal term for an American soldier, particularly members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.