My Experiences in the World War. Illustrated

My Experiences in the World War by General John J. Pershing is a landmark two-volume memoir that offers a firsthand account of America’s involvement in World War I, written by the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Europe. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1932, this work remains one of the most authoritative and comprehensive personal narratives of the Great War.Pershing chronicles the events leading up to America’s entry into the war, the challenges of organizing and training a modern army, and the complex political and military relationships with Allied commanders. With sharp insight and attention to detail, he describes key operations—including the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives—and reflects on the strategies, hardships, and leadership decisions that shaped the Allied victory.More than a military memoir, this book is a detailed portrait of wartime leadership under unprecedented global conditions. Pershing’s clear, disciplined prose and strategic perspective make it essential reading for military historians, scholars of World War I, and anyone interested in leadership during times of crisis.