Ambulancing on the French Front
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Edward Coyle was one of the first Americans to serve in the ambulance service in World War I. From a lengthy account of the Siege of Verdun, to such chapters as, “The American YMCA,” “Rear-Line Diversions, and ”Spies," Coyle gives us rare insights into the human side of this intense war. He writes in an eloquent and engaging style that gives a sense of presence and empathy. (Summary by Larry Wilson)
Chapters
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| Dedication and Preface | 2:29 | Read by Larry Wilson | |
| How I Came to Go | 9:35 | Read by D.Scott | |
| Ambulance Work | 7:06 | Read by D.Scott | |
| Sandricourt | 13:58 | Read by James K. White | |
| Medical Care | 6:15 | Read by jenno | |
| A Lesson I Learned | 5:21 | Read by jenno | |
| A Visit to Paris | 7:12 | Read by jenno | |
| “The Front” | 8:01 | Read by Steve C | |
| Massing before Verdun | 12:45 | Read by Louise Jaeschke | |
| The Siege of Verdun, Part 1 | 14:55 | Read by bilwelvox | |
| The Siege of Verdun, Part 2 | 15:48 | Read by bilwelvox | |
| A Visit to Baccarat | 4:56 | Read by BettyB | |
| Homeless Children | 6:49 | Read by Louise Jaeschke | |
| Afternoon Tea | 8:55 | Read by Steve C | |
| “Petit Post” | 4:39 | Read by Christine Lehman | |
| Badonviller the Martyr | 9:22 | Read by BettyB | |
| “Snipers” at Work | 5:50 | Read by BettyB | |
| “Kamerad!” | 9:21 | Read by Akiyama | |
| The Art of Camouflage | 8:55 | Read by bilwelvox | |
| Spies and Their Work | 16:40 | Read by bilwelvox | |
| Letters from the Front | 19:05 | Read by James K. White | |
| Eyes of the Army | 8:41 | Read by BettyB | |
| Anti-Aircraft Batteries | 6:43 | Read by Christine Lehman | |
| Hand Grenade Work | 12:11 | Read by Christine Lehman | |
| The American Y. M. C. A. | 9:34 | Read by BettyB | |
| Rear-Line Diversions | 4:53 | Read by Christine Lehman | |
| “Food Will Win the War” | 5:29 | Read by Stacey Malcolm | |
| Homeward Bound | 11:04 | Read by Louise Jaeschke |