Ambulancing on the French Front (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Calvin, John Royal

 
9781440093289: Ambulancing on the French Front (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Experience a frontline memoir from a U.S. ambulance volunteer in World War I, told with clear, unflinching detail.

This nonfiction account follows an American who joins the Red Cross ambulance corps to work with the French Army near Verdun. Through his eyes you’ll see the daily grind of late-night transports, makeshift operating rooms, and the hard realities of war—paired with moments of humor, courage, and resolve. The book blends personal narration with vivid scenes from the front, shedding light on the human side of conflict and the efforts to save lives under impossible conditions.

- Firsthand stories of relief work, medical tents, and stretcher crews in a war zone
- Behind-the-scenes look at the journey to join, equip, and deploy with the ambulance service
- Vivid vignettes from towns like Badonviller and the challenges of the retreat, bombardments, and reconciliation with danger
- Reflections on duty, endurance, and the evolving role of American volunteers in the war

Ideal for readers of war memoirs and history that emphasize frontline humanity, resilience, and the experience of volunteers on the French front.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

When I went to France there was no thought in my mind that I should ever write a book on the subject of my experiences over there. On my return, however, many friends besieged me for details of the great war, which had come under my observation while serving in the Ambulance Corps on the French front. It was easy to infer from the eagerness of all that real news was in demand, none seeming to tire of asking questions and listening to what I had to say in reply. From these impromptu conversations occurring day after day, I began to realize how much I had really experienced during my stay abroad.
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