The United States mobilized for war after declaring war on Germany in April 1917. The government implemented selective service, raised income taxes, and launched bond campaigns to fund the war effort. Over 4.8 million troops were drafted or volunteered. In June 1917, American troops began arriving in France under General John Pershing. The Americans helped turn the tide of war in 1918 by fighting in major battles and offensives, and Germany surrendered on November 11, 1918, ending World War I. Over 116,000 American soldiers died during the war.