Two Colored women with the American Expeditionary Forces

Through the eyes of the women who stood beside the African‑American soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces, this memoir paints a vivid portrait of World War I on French soil. The author follows supply depots, labor battalions, and pioneer infantry as they move from the coast to the battle‑scarred interiors, describing the endless toil that kept the front alive. Along the way she records the camaraderie, the hardships, and the quiet moments that defined daily life for more than twenty‑five thousand men.

She also takes us to the tranquil lakes of Savoie, where weary troops sought respite, and to the somber fields of No Man’s Land, where the living were called upon to lay their fallen comrades to rest. The bustling camps at Pont‑an‑Évêque, teeming with tens of thousands of soldiers, reveal the emotional strain of waiting to return home. With honesty and affection, the narrative honors the loyalty and sacrifice of these men while reflecting on the broader struggle for recognition and equality.