WWI (1 Jul 1914 Jahr – 11 Nov 1918 Jahr)

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RACE
380,000 African-Americans served in WWI, 42,000 in combat
• Loaned to French army
– Took French's shift at the frontline (spent 2/3 of their time at front)
– Fought at Chateau Thierry (turning point)
– Segregated units

396th Infantry division – "Harlem Hellfighters"
– Most decorated US unit in WWI (191 days in combat)

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