The US Army, from the president to the generals, down to the soldiers, unanimously rejected the British invitation for "logistical safety assurance," which surprised Shire a little.
However, upon reflection, Shire thought it was normal.
The British Army has hardly won any significant victories, and even if the US Army follows them without going to battle, the result is still a reputation of failure.
But it's different with Shire—victory follows victory, and both international prestige and national confidence, along with the president's approval ratings, would soar.
As for casualties, there really is no gain without cost in this world; even Pershing believes it is better to have the troops forged in the fire of combat.
The benefit Shire gained was successfully pushing the US and Britain into opposing corners:
