World War I Soldiers Abroad - The Doughboys Who Discovered the World

World War I marked a turning point for the United States as millions of American “doughboys” traveled overseas to fight in Europe. Experiencing trench warfare, modern industrial combat, and foreign cultures for the first time, these soldiers helped transform America into a global power. The war changed not only international politics, but also how Americans understood their nation’s role in the world and their own identity within it.