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Army Chaplains and Prohibition in World War I France
The text recounts efforts to curb alcohol use by troops, noting French bans on strong spirits, American appeals for support, and the role of Bishop Gwynne and Bishop Brent in chaplain matters. It covers diary entries, aviation shortages, and Allied planning with Clemenceau, Robertson, and Foch regarding artillery, training, and potential amalgamation with British units.
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Gwynne
Clemenceau
Washington
France
Paris
Robert Bacon
Bishop Brent
Chaumont
Brent
United States
War Department
Lord Northcliffe
British Air Board
England
America
Robertsons
M. Clemenceau
Foch
Comre
Petain
Robertson
Verdun
Somme
Salonika
Haig
Crillon
General Bliss
Bliss
Versailles
Lloyd George
Pershing
Atever
Maurice
William Robertson
Compiegne
Allenby
Palestine
Balkans
Cadorna