英语词汇black jack pershing的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

Black Jack Pershing. Among the most famous generals of World War I, John J. Pershing (1860–1948) was widely called by the nickname Black Jack. The American general who com- manded the American Expeditionary Force in Europe and later became chief of staff wasn’t so named for his black hair and dark complexion (as was General John A. Logan [1826–86] during the Civil War), or because he liked to play the card game black jack. Pershing was called Black Jack because he commanded the Tenth U.S. Cavalry, the renowned black regi- ment that distinguished itself in the Spanish-American War.

词汇	black jack pershing
词源	Black Jack Pershing. Among the most famous generals of World War I, John J. Pershing (1860–1948) was widely called by the nickname Black Jack. The American general who com- manded the American Expeditionary Force in Europe and later became chief of staff wasn’t so named for his black hair and dark complexion (as was General John A. Logan [1826–86] during the Civil War), or because he liked to play the card game black jack. Pershing was called Black Jack because he commanded the Tenth U.S. Cavalry, the renowned black regi- ment that distinguished itself in the Spanish-American War.
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