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The commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War 1 was Major General John J. 'Black Jack' Pershing. He served in that capacity until the end of the war.

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Who was the head of the armed forces during World War 1?

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What were the German soldiers called in World War 2?

The Wehrmacht was the Armed forces The Army was the Heer Slang terms: Boche which is French for hard head American's called them krauts short for saurkraut. The British called them Jerry's


What is the leader of country's armed forces called?

The leader of a country's armed forces is typically called the "Commander-in-Chief." This title usually refers to the head of state or government who holds supreme command over the military. In many countries, this role is often vested in the president or prime minister, depending on the system of government. Additionally, there may be military chiefs, such as a Chief of Staff, who oversee specific branches of the armed forces.


What did the British Royal Family do during World War 2?

The Royals in World War II People rarely think of the King of the Commonwealth and his family during World War 2. King George was nearly killed by a bomb during the blitz. Did he leave? No, he said that all families in London do not get to run away from London and he and his family will not leave either. He served his country in support efforts. The current Queen Elizabeth was then Princess Elizabeth. She served the country in a program called WATS. The men in the Royal Family serve in the Armed Forces for the Nation. People do not realize they do not just sit around even in the face of war. The King or Queen is the head of all the armed forces and is responsible for them.


Who governs the armed forces?

The armed forces are typically governed by a combination of civilian and military leadership. In most countries, the head of state or government, such as a president or prime minister, serves as the commander-in-chief, overseeing the military's strategic direction. Additionally, there are often defense ministries or departments that manage military operations and policies, while military leaders, such as generals and admirals, handle day-to-day command and operational decisions. This structure ensures a balance between civilian oversight and military expertise.

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Who is the head of the armed forces?

President Woodrow Wilson was the head of the armed forces in World War 1.


Who was head of the American armed forces?

The American armed forces sent to Europe for World War 1 was called the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). It was commanded by Major General John J. 'Black Jack' Pershing.


Who was the head of the armed forces during World War 1?

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What role of the President allows him to send troops anywhere in the world?

As head of state, and head of the Executive branch of the government, the President is the commander in chief of the US armed forces.


Is the Vice Prtesident the head of armed forces?

No. The President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.


Is the president or congress the head of the US armed forces?

The President is the Commander In Chief of all the Armed Forces.


Is the president head of armed forces?

yes.


Who is head of the country's armed forces?

President of the US.


What is the role of the president acting as the head of the armed forces?

Commander In Chief


What were the German soldiers called in World War 2?

The Wehrmacht was the Armed forces The Army was the Heer Slang terms: Boche which is French for hard head American's called them krauts short for saurkraut. The British called them Jerry's


Who is the head of all armed forces?

The President of the United States is the Commander-in-Chief.


Is the president head of all armed foces?

No, the US President is only the head of all United States armed forces. For that reason, the President is often referred to as the 'commander-in-chief'.