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

"In the Flash Ranging Service" by Edward Alva Trueblood is a first-hand narrative from the trenches, taking place during the late 1910s. The story follows Trueblood's journey as an American soldier serving in the Flash Ranging Service during World War I. From the moment he sets sail from New York, the narrative reflects on the stark contrasts of home versus the somber realities of war. The reader experiences the initial deployment, military protocols, emotional burdens and the challenges of transatlantic travel to the front lines. Upon arrival in France, the book captures the soldier's evolving perspective as he prepares to engage in combat, the views of a new land, and the American military's crucial preparations, making the reader feel the soldier's life during war.