John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, required that his troops undergo additional training on the ground in France before they were sent into battle.

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John J. Pershing did require additional training for his troops in France before they were sent into battle, as he believed that the European style of warfare was vastly different from what the American troops were used to.

John J Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force, Required That