On 26 June 1917, the first American troops landed on French soil, marking a significant moment in World War I.
Arrival of these 14,000 soldiers, part of the American Expeditionary Forces, under the command of General John J Pershing, symbolised the United States' commitment to its allies and its entry into the global conflict.
The troops, greeted with enthusiasm and hope by the French, were poised to reinforce the war-weary Allied forces on the Western Front.
This deployment not only bolstered Allied morale but also signalled a turning point in the war, as the infusion of fresh American forces promised to tip the scales in favour of the Allies.
