Ambulancing on the French Front
Edward R. Coyle
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Length 4 h 17 min
Chapters 27
First published 1918
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
1
Dedication and Preface Read by Larry Wilson 2:29
2
Ambulance Work Read by D.Scott 7:06
3
Sandricourt Read by James K. White 13:58
4
Medical Care Read by jenno 6:15
5
A Lesson I Learned Read by jenno 5:21
6
A Visit to Paris Read by jenno 7:12
7
“The Front” Read by Steve C 8:01
8
Massing before Verdun Read by Louise Jaeschke 12:45
9
The Siege of Verdun, Part 1 Read by bilwelvox 14:55
10
The Siege of Verdun, Part 2 Read by bilwelvox 15:48
11
A Visit to Baccarat Read by BettyB 4:56
12
Homeless Children Read by Louise Jaeschke 6:49
13
Afternoon Tea Read by Steve C 8:55
14
“Petit Post” Read by Christine Lehman 4:39
15
Badonviller the Martyr Read by BettyB 9:22
16
“Snipers” at Work Read by BettyB 5:50
17
“Kamerad!” Read by Akiyama 9:21
18
The Art of Camouflage Read by bilwelvox 8:55
19
Spies and Their Work Read by bilwelvox 16:40
20
Letters from the Front Read by James K. White 19:05
21
Eyes of the Army Read by BettyB 8:41
22
Anti-Aircraft Batteries Read by Christine Lehman 6:43
23
Hand Grenade Work Read by Christine Lehman 12:11
24
The American Y. M. C. A. Read by BettyB 9:34
25
Rear-Line Diversions Read by Christine Lehman 4:53
26
“Food Will Win the War” Read by Stacey Malcolm 5:29
27
Homeward Bound Read by Louise Jaeschke 11:04
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