Training the First American Division for Combat in France...
Stone, Edwin S.
The purpose of this study is to examine the program for training of America's first division in Europe in 1917, from the date of its activation until it was certified ready for combat as a division in January, 1918. Thus the training program of the 1st Division is explored chronologically through three phases: basic individual training as conducted by the division, the centralization and promulgation of training doctrine and training policies ...