War Without A Front, The Memoirs of a French Army Nurse in Vietnam [Paperback]

Elisabeth Sevier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0965270319 | ISBN-13: 978-0965270311

War Without A Front is the Memoirs of A French Army Nurse serving in Indochina (Vietnam) from 1950-1953. As a young Army nurse, I observed firsthand the quagmire and horrors of war that France faced with a country fighting for their own freedom and independence. I was a member of ACM 507, the first Mobile Army Medical Hospital (MASH) working directly behind the lines to provide prompt and lifesaving medical care in a timely fashion. I feel this book give the reader a unique perspective of a woman's experiences and points of view during this long and difficult war.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"War Without A Front" is an excellent memoir of Mrs. Sevier's life and struggle to support and uphold the values of her beloved country, France, in Indochina. As a young French nurse in Vietnam, she observed firsthand the quaqmire and horror of war that her nation faced with a country fighting for their own freedom and independence. Her heroic courage, commitment, and dedication to duty is an example that brings great credit to herself and to the Nurses' Corps. Her life story is truly a legacy that demonstrates how hard work and determination can overcome the most difficult of obstacles. -- Stanislaus J. Hoey, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, retired

About the Author

Elisabeth Sevier is one of the most decorated women of France. She was decorated for her service in the French Resistance, the French Army during World War II, and French Indochina (Vietnam). Her French Resistance activities began at age 16. She was awarded the Cross of Lorraine, Croix de Guerre w/Bronze Star, and Colonial Medal among many others for her valiant services. War Without A Front is her second book, the first titled: Resistance Fighter published by Sunflower University Press, Manhattan, KS. in 1998. Madame Sevier immigrated to the United States in 1955 and married Robert W. Sevier in 1958, an Army Officer Stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. She changed professions in 1971 and returned to school at New Mexico State University graduating with a BS degree in education (French and Spanish)and retired from teaching at Edmond Memorial High School, Edmond, Oklahoma in 1996.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Robert Sevier (October 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965270319
• ISBN-13: 978-0965270311
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,527,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book that deserves to be read, January 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: War Without A Front, The Memoirs of a French Army Nurse in Vietnam (Paperback)

This is not a novel and the facts are often understated. It is easy to read, told in an honest and matter of fact way. Too bad it wasn't available to be read by every American before our own Vietnam experience. Now there are hundreds of true stories written by Americans with the same tragic sense that could have been avoided. It is the story of war and what a nurse must go through. You feel like you know Elizabeth well by the end of the book and would want her there for you and as a friend.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent autobiography of a young French nurse in Vietnam, November 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: War Without A Front, The Memoirs of a French Army Nurse in Vietnam (Paperback)

"War Without A Front" is an excellent memoir of a young French army nurse during the earlier years of the Vietnam conflict. Madame Sevier's depiction of the culture of the Vietnamese,the sorrows of war and the great personal suffering that was experienced is very well portrayed in this novel. Her commitment to duty for her country along with her heroic courage to care for those injured reflects strongly upon her character and determination to serve the country she loved regardless of the personal cost. Madame Sevier's writing style allows you to feel first hand the anxieties and frustrations shared by everyone as if you were beside her every step of the way.