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In the Flash Ranging Service / Observations of an American Soldier During His Service With the A.E.F. in France

By Edward Alva Trueblood
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A private soldier records first-person observations from service in the Flash Ranging Service of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, following the Atlantic voyage, arrival at French ports, and movement toward the front. He documents life aboard convoyed transports, including safety drills, poor rations, and enforced racial separation, then describes training and preparation for combat, participation in the St. Mihiel offensive, exposure to gas and ensuing hospital treatment, and the return journey, offering practical details and candid impressions of daily soldiering overseas.

About the Author

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Edward Alva Trueblood

Edward Alva Trueblood was an American soldier and author, best known for his work "In the Flash Ranging Service / Observations of an American Soldier During His Service With the A.E.F. in France." This book provides a firsthand account of his experiences during World War I, offering insights into the life of soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces. Trueblood's narrative captures the challenges and realities faced by troops in the field, contributing to the understanding of military life during this pivotal time in history. His observations reflect both the camaraderie and the hardships of war, making his work a valuable addition to the literature of the Great War.

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