Volunteers: In the Fighting Lines and in Humanitarian Service August, 1914-April, 1917

By Edwin Wilson Morse

Book Overview

The Vanguard of American Volunteers in the Fighting Lines and in Humanitarian Service August, 1914 to April, 1917 is a historical book written by Edwin W. Morse. The book covers the period between August 1914 and April 1917, a time when America was not yet involved in World War I. It provides an account of the American volunteers who participated in the war effort, both in the fighting lines and in humanitarian service.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the American volunteers who fought in the war, including those who joined the French Foreign Legion, the Canadian Army, and the British Army. The author describes the experiences of these volunteers, including their training, their battles, and their sacrifices. He also discusses the reasons why these Americans chose to fight in a war that was not their own.The second part of the book covers the humanitarian efforts of American volunteers during the war. These volunteers worked with organizations such as the American Red Cross and the YMCA to provide aid to soldiers and civilians affected by the war. The author describes their work in detail, including the challenges they faced and the impact they had on the war effort.Overall, The Vanguard of American Volunteers in the Fighting Lines and in Humanitarian Service August, 1914 to April, 1917 is a comprehensive account of the American contribution to World War I before the country officially entered the conflict. It provides a unique perspective on the war and the experiences of those who fought and served during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163237639
• ISBN13: 9781163237632
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"