This is the order of battle for the American Expeditionary Force at the beginning and end of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26 to November 11, 1918.
This is the order of battle for the American Expeditionary Force at the beginning and end of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26 to November 11, 1918.
General John J. Pershing, Commanding
Major General Hunter Liggett, Commanding
III Corps Major General Robert Lee Bullard, Commanding
V Corps Major General George H. Cameron, Commanding
In Reserve
General John J. Pershing, Army Group Commander
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, Commanding
I Corps Major General Joseph T. Dickman, Commanding
III Corps Major General John L. Hines, Commanding
V Corps Major General Charles P. Summerall, Commanding
Lieutenant General Robert L. Bullard, Commanding
IV Corps Major General Charles H. Muir, Commanding
VI Corps Major General Charles C. Ballou, Commanding
(Note: With the exception of one brigade from the 88th Division, VI Corps did not actively participate in the battle.)
French II Colonial Corps
French XVII Corps
At one point or another during the 47-day battle, all or part of 23 American divisions were engaged in the fighting:
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