With the Doughboy in France: A Few Chapters of an American Effort

Name: With the Doughboy in France: A Few Chapters of an American Effort
Author: Edward Hungerford

By Edward Hungerford

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A series of eyewitness vignettes documents the American Red Cross's operations in France during the First World War, tracing mobilization, transport logistics, supply and workshop work, field canteens and dugouts near the front, hospital care, recreational and morale services, and the role of women volunteers. It describes practical organization—kitchens, rolling kitchens, dressings workshops, and hospital systems—together with scenes of soldiers' daily life, rehabilitation and return home. By detailing administrative challenges alongside human moments, the narrative presents the Red Cross as a vast humanitarian undertaking that sustained and comforted American troops abroad.

About the Author

Edward Hungerford

Edward Hungerford was an American author and journalist known for his insightful writings on railroads and urban life in the early 20th century. His works often explored the complexities of transportation and its impact on society, as seen in titles like "The Modern Railroad" and "Our Railroads To-Morrow." Hungerford's narratives not only addressed technical aspects of railroads but also delved into the broader implications for American cities and culture. Additionally, he contributed to the understanding of wartime experiences with his book "With the Doughboy in France: A Few Chapters of an American Effort." His diverse body of work reflects a keen interest in the intersection of technology, society, and history.