American Occupation Forces in the Rhineland: Diplomatic and Military Activities of General Henry T. Allen (1918—1923)

The article analyzes the activities of the American occupation forces in the Rhineland after World War I, with an emphasis on the role of their commander, General Henry T. Allen. The article examines the period of occupation by the US army from December 1918 to January 1923, when Allied and US troops jointly ensured the implementation of the Versailles Peace Treaty and maintained security in the region. The relationship between the United States and its Allies, especially France, and the impact of these relations on occupation policy are also considered. The article analyzes Henry Allen’s journal, his diplomatic activities and influence on the stabilization of the situation in Europe during the interwar period. The article examines the differences between the Allies on issues of security and reparations, which ultimately led to the application of sanctions against Germany in 1921 and 1923. The US government’s disregard for European issues led to the complete withdrawal of American troops from the Rhineland, which led to destabilization in the region.