By: Leslie Buswell (1890-1964)
"With The American Ambulance Field Service In France" is a poignant collection of personal letters from Leslie Buswell, a driver on the front lines of World War I. The book gives readers a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by those serving as ambulance drivers during the war, as well as the camaraderie and sense of duty that kept them going in the face of adversity.
Buswell's writing is raw and honest, offering a glimpse into the emotional toll that war takes on those in the thick of it. His descriptions of the devastation and loss he witnesses are heart-wrenching, and his admiration for his fellow drivers and the soldiers they serve is evident on every page.
Overall, this book provides a valuable perspective on the often-overlooked role of ambulance drivers in wartime, and serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who put their lives on the line to help others. It is a compelling read that offers a unique glimpse into a crucial aspect of World War I history. Book Description: This 1915 publication collects letters written by a driver for the American ambulance service. The incidents they relate occurred before the entrance of the United States into World War I as a combatant. “These letters, according to ordinary ethics in such matters, should not, perhaps, be published. They were merely intended as tributes of friendship and remembrance. Casually written — in pencil often — at moments between duties, with no thought of their being destined to any further purpose than that distance and absence might count a little less through the pictures they would give of a day's work far away.” - Summary by Book Preface and David Wales
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