Wolfhounds and Polar Bears in Siberia: America's Military Intervention, 1918-1920

Abstract

Secretary of War Newton D. Baker ordered MG William S. Graves to assume command of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF)- Siberia. MG Graves' missions were to assist Czechoslovakian troops loyal to the Allies escape Russia to reinforce the World War I Western Front, protect supplies furnished to Russia by the Allies, and assist the Russian people in their struggle for self- government. Two infantry regiments, the 27th and 31st, from the Philippine Islands reinforced by replacements from MG Graves' 8th Division formed the core of the expeditionary force. Great Britain, France, Japan, China, and other US allies also furnished troops and diplomatic missions. However, the Allies did.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177753

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  • John M. House

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  • University of Kansas

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