My Experiences in the World War

My Experiences in the World War is the memoir of John J. Pershing experiences in World War I.[1]

Pershing's memoir covers two volumes.[2] They were originally published by the Frederick A. Stokes Company of New York City, and released in 1931.[2] Pershing dedicated the work to The Unknown Soldier.[2]

Volume I covers the period from Pershing's selection as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces to the German spring offensive of 1918.[2] In the second volume, Pershing covers the period from the Allied cooperation that began at the end of the Spring Offensive until the November 14, 1918 Allied victory parade in Paris.[2] Pershing's memoir also contains numerous photos, maps, tables of organization, and other illustrations.[2]

My Experiences in the World War received the 1932 Pulitzer Prize for History.[3]

References
  1. Pershing, John J. (1931). My Experiences in the World War. Vol. I. New York, NY: Frederick A. Stokes. p. Title.
  2. Pershing, John J. (1931). My Experiences in the World War. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company.
  3. "The 1932 Pulitzer Prize in History". The Pulitzer Prizes. New York, NY: Columbia University. Retrieved October 13, 2016.


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