“Blackjack” Pershing’s Punitive Expedition

Authors

Jacob Breezeel, Harding UniversityFollow

Publication Date

2024

Subject Area

Section 5: Different Lenses on the World Wars

Abstract

In 1916, General Pershing led a force of American troops into Mexico in response to a raid on Columbus, New Mexico. While unsuccessful in achieving the primary mission, the expedition produced advancements in military transportation and aviation and provided valuable experiences to the next generation of generals which were central to America's success in World War I.

About the Author

Jacob Breezeel is a Computer Science and Social Science double major. He was born and raised in Searcy, Arkansas and went to high school at Harding Academy. He plans to teach history or computer science after he graduates and hopefully be able to coach football at the same time. He is also a member of Delta Chi Delta Men's service club.