This was based on his World War I experience from Gen Pershing insisting that US Forces fight under US command .
Upon his return to Washington , Gen Richardson frankly reported to Gen Marshall the inappropriateness of US forces being placed under the command of foreign officers .
This was based on Gen Richardson 's World War I experience from Gen Pershing insisting that US Forces fight US US command .
Upon his return to Washington , Gen Richardson frankly reported to Gen Marshall the inappropriateness of US forces being placed under the command of foreign officers .