Model T's to War: American Ambulances on the Western Front
About the Episode
Between 1914-17, before the US's entry into World War I, over 3,000 American volunteers, paying their own passage,set sail for France to aid the war effort. Focusing on the valiant work of the American Field Service, a group of young men who drove Ford-built Model T's to the frontlines, take an archaeological journey of discovery using silent-film footage, rare photos, & French battlefields.
Aired:
03/04/09
| Expires: | Runtime: 56m 46s
Extras
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100 Years on the Avenue: The Story of the Big E
A century of The Big E: The history and significance of this New England tradition.59:17 -
Stories from the Slopes: Western New England Skiing History
“Unpack” the region’s rich history with skiing and revisit the heyday of nearby resorts.38:07 -
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