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Munsey's Magazine
Munsey's Magazine, July 1917 This issue features a nonfiction article by John E. Jenks, Editor of the Army and Navy Register, titled "The Big Figures of Our Fighting Forces." Published in July 1917, shortly after U.S. entry into World War I, the piece identifies military leaders likely to command American forces against Germany. Jenks surveys potential members of a proposed strategy board, including naval officers Admiral William S. Benson, Rear-Admirals Charles J. Badger, Frank F. Fletcher, and Chief Constructor Washington L. Capps, while also noting Rear-Admiral Bradley A. Fiske's exclusion following his dispute with Secretary of the Navy Daniels. For the Army, he names Major-Generals Hugh L. Scott and Tasker H. Bliss, along with Brigadier-Generals Joseph E. Kuhn, Hunter Liggett, and Henry A. Greene—all recognized experts in strategy, infantry tactics, and equipment. The article emphasizes naval antisubmarine operations as paramount, highlighting Captain Henry B. Wilson's role commanding home waters defenses and Rear-Admiral William S. Sims's command of European operations. Jenks extensively profiles Atlantic fleet commander Admiral Henry T. Mayo and Pacific fleet commander Admiral William B. Caperton. Detailed lists enumerate officers heading Army administrative departments and naval bureaus responsible for recruitment, ordnance, engineering, and personnel management essential to the war effort.