Trial by Friendship

"Before a friendship formed between the United States and Great Britain during World War I, Americans maintained a neutral stance toward European affairs. Although both British Prime Minister David Lloyd George and American General John J. Pershing were reluctant to join forces in WWI, their countries' mutual dependence on one another for military and political power created a lifetime alliance. While Wilson and Pershing sought to secure control over postwar negotiations, Lloyd George desired to limit the number of casualties without restricting imperialist action along the western front." "Anglo-American relations were on trial during the war as national leaders dealt with conflicting goals of maintaining security through alliance and emphasizing pride through independence. In Trial By Friendship, David R. Woodward analyzes American and European motivations, offering a detailed interpretation of military operations in Western Europe."--BOOK JACKET.

David R. Woodward is professor of history at Marshall University.