02509cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000120012824500220014026400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850801090037952014740048853400450196265300580200765300270206570000480209285600430214046261UtSlPG20260610134048.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a17000060  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aVarious10aFriends of France 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-07-12  aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Christian Boissonnas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American  aAmerican Field Service1 aAndrew, A. Piattq(Abram Piatt),d1873-193640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46261