The a. E. F.: With General Pershing and the American Forces

The A.E.F.: With General Pershing and the American Forces, published in 1918 by Heywood Broun, is a firsthand account of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The narrative details the experiences of American troops as they join their French allies, highlighting their camaraderie, cultural adjustments, and encounters with the enemy, including a tense moment with a German submarine. Broun's lively writing captures the spirit of the soldiers and the challenges they faced, making it a notable personal narrative from the war.