On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 09:16:05 GMT, Errol Groff
wrote:


The library in the next town over is offering a series on WWI and the
topic tomorrow night is Aviation and Manufacturing Advances during the
war.


A bit of a disapointment. The program got changed and the topic was
about how Blackjack Pershing insisted on maintaining separate commands
of US forces. The French and British wanted to merge US troops with
their forces but Pershing insisted on separate commands.

Also discussed was the roll of African American troops in the war.
The colored troops WERE assigned to fight with the French and aquitted
themselves quite admirably.

Thanks to those who offered suggestions!

Errol Groff

Instructor, Machine Tool Department

H.H. Ellis Technical High School
643 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239

New England Model Engineering Society
www.neme-s.org