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World War I | "Heaven, Hell, or Hoboken" | 5

American History Tellers

CHAPTER

The Evolution of the US Military in World War I

This chapter explores the transformation of the US military in 1914, its small standing army, and the unexpected challenges faced in World War I trench warfare. It delves into President Woodrow Wilson's political stance, the National Defense Act of 1916, and the introduction of the Selective Service Act to prepare the nation for wartime involvement.

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