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100	1		_aTrueblood, Edward Alva
245	1	0	_aIn the Flash Ranging Service : _bObservations of an American Soldier During His Service With the A.E.F. in France
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-07-27
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"In the Flash Ranging Service" by Private Edward Alva Trueblood is a personal account written in the late 1910s. The narrative reflects the experiences of Trueblood, an American soldier who served in the Flash Ranging Service with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I in France. The book chronicles his journey from America to the front lines, offering insights into military life, the conditions faced during transportation, and the realities of war. The opening of the narrative begins with a detailed description of Trueblood's deployment to France, as he and his comrades set sail from New York aboard a transport ship while reflecting on their somber fate. He vividly portrays the military protocols surrounding their departure, the hardships faced en route due to inadequate provisions, and the mix of emotions felt by the soldiers. As they arrive in France, the account also highlights their initial impressions of the country, the crucial logistical efforts made by the American military, and Trueblood's evolving perspective as he prepares to engage in combat. Overall, the book invites readers to explore the frontline experience through a soldier's eyes, emphasizing the contrasts between home and the harsh realities of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26138
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