Project Gutenberg 2014-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 93 Various Verschillende Various, Various Andrew, A. Piatt (Abram Piatt) 1873 1936 Andrew, Abram Piatt 17000060 Friends of France : $b The Field Service of the American Ambulance described by its members E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Christian Boissonnas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Friends of France: The Field Service of the American Ambulance described by its members" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents the significant yet often overlooked contributions of American ambulance drivers who volunteered in France during World War I, recounting their experiences and the vital role they played in assisting the wounded on the battlefields. The narratives within highlight the camaraderie and dedication of these young Americans, many of whom were college students, as they interacted closely with French soldiers and civilians. The opening of the book establishes the context and motivation behind the American Ambulance Service, emphasizing the historical ties of friendship between France and the United States. A. Piatt Andrew, the Inspector General of the Field Service, reflects on the sacrifices made by the ambulance drivers, noting the admiration shared by Americans towards the French and their struggle in the war. He emphasizes that while the efforts of the ambulance drivers may seem small in relation to the war's enormity, their service represents a profound symbol of friendship and solidarity. The beginning also notes the dedication and perseverance required to transport the wounded amidst the chaos and danger present in conflict zones, setting the stage for the personal stories and experiences that are to unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46261/46261-h/images/cover.jpg en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American American Field Service D501 Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 674084 673852 2024-09-19T10:31:00.677489 2023-09-20T06:46:16.406686 text/html text/html 681681 2014-07-12T16:24:19 text/html 12558425 2014-07-12T16:30:47 text/html application/zip 13492653 2024-09-19T10:31:17.155168 application/epub+zip 13501576 2024-09-19T10:31:04.451428 application/epub+zip 292542 2024-09-19T10:31:02.850513 application/epub+zip 13753172 2024-09-19T10:31:25.734821 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13629551 2024-09-19T10:31:15.434910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442647 2022-09-21T05:07:38.980921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509101 508893 2024-09-19T10:30:57.710466 2023-09-20T06:46:13.421698 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 507281 2014-07-12T16:16:45 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 187157 2014-07-12T16:16:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 507308 2014-07-12T16:16:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186455 2014-07-12T16:16:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20488 2024-09-19T10:31:25.908833 application/rdf+xml 20661 2024-09-19T10:31:03.042447 image/jpeg 2693 2024-09-19T10:31:02.946576 image/jpeg 12583917 2024-09-19T10:31:01.735489 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog