Project Gutenberg 2014-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 265 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 Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American American Field Service D501 Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare Category: History - American Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 674453 2025-06-18T16:35:15.358590 text/html 662709 2024-10-24T08:39:25 text/html 13489096 2025-06-18T16:35:31.222630 application/epub+zip 13497759 2025-06-18T16:35:18.668665 application/epub+zip 290220 2025-06-18T16:35:16.954576 application/epub+zip 13751140 2025-06-18T16:35:39.507461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13629585 2025-06-18T16:35:29.296609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442647 2022-09-21T05:07:38.980921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508893 2023-09-20T06:46:13.421698 text/plain 489097 2024-10-24T08:39:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16427 2025-06-18T16:35:39.707468 application/rdf+xml 20661 2025-06-18T16:35:17.147593 image/jpeg 2693 2025-06-18T16:35:17.045590 image/jpeg 12581545 2025-06-18T16:35:15.826571 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia