Yanks behind the Lines

During World War I, a US-led effort saved nearly ten million civilians from starvation in Belgium and northern France during the German occupation, yet one of America’s greatest humanitarian efforts is virtually unknown today. Miller brings this inspiring story to light as he recounts compelling stories of daily struggles to survive the Great War.

Jeffrey B. Miller is a Denver writer, magazine editor and book author. He's started six magazines, was editor-in-chief of five inflight magazines, and was director of communications for AAA Colorado, where he supervised the company's website, magazine, public relations, public affairs and traffic safety.

Author's Note and Acknowledgments Reader Aids Preface 1 1914, Setting the Stage 2 First Challenges, First Steps 3 Hoover and Other Relief Efforts 4 Rotterdam: The Transshipping Hub 5 Life in German-Occupied Belgium 6 The CRB Delegates 7 The Mechanics of Relief 8 The Belgian Side of Food Relief 9 Food Relief in Northern France 10 Pressures from Von Bissing 11 Internal Strife and Battle for Control 12 Critical Crop Negotiations 13 Accusations: Hoover as Traitor, Delegates as Spies 14 A Breaking Point 15 The German Deportations 16 The Human Toll 17 The Last Days of Americans in Belgium 18 Epilogue Notes Sources Index About the Author