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A vivid account of the engineering accomplishments of American engineers in France during World War I. The book covers in detail the logistical challenges of overseeing the construction of railroads, bridges, and other infrastructure in the midst of war. Parsons provides a... Read Full Overview

""The American Engineers in France"" is a historical account of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' involvement in World War I. The book, written by William Barclay Parsons, is a detailed and comprehensive narrative of the American engineers' contributions to the war effort... Read Full Overview

The American Engineers in France is a historical book written by William Barclay Parsons and published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the role played by American engineers during World War I in France. The author, himself an engineer, provides an in-depth analysis... Read Full Overview

""The American Engineers in France"" is a historical account of the American Expeditionary Forces' (AEF) engineering efforts during World War I. Written by William Barclay Parsons, a prominent American engineer who served as the chief of the AEF's Construction Division, the book... Read Full Overview