The Motor-Bus in War

A former Army Service Corps officer recounts his two‑and‑a‑half years on the Western Front, giving listeners a vivid picture of the massive logistical network that kept the fighting troops supplied. From the moment the motor‑buses rolled off the docks at Rouen and Le Havre to the cramped depots near the trenches, he describes the relentless rhythm of loading, unloading and ferrying food, ammunition and equipment across a war‑torn landscape.

The narrative brings to life the everyday routines of the men who worked far from the front lines yet felt its danger keenly. Readers hear about cramped workshops, the camaraderie among drivers, and the constant challenge of keeping engines running amid mud, shell‑fire and ever‑changing orders. It’s a ground‑level view of how the “army behind the army” turned mechanical ingenuity into a lifeline for the soldiers in the trenches.