The Bridge To France : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161458497 : 1161458492 : 23 May 2010 : The Bridge To France is a historical non-fiction book written by Edward N. Hurley. The book is set during World War I and focuses on the efforts of the American government to provide supplies and support to the Allied forces in France. Specifically, the book details the creation and operation of the United States Shipping Board, which was responsible for building and maintaining the ships that transported troops, weapons, and other crucial supplies across the Atlantic Ocean.The author, Edward N. Hurley, was a prominent businessman and government official who played a key role in the establishment of the United States Shipping Board. Drawing on his own experiences and extensive research, Hurley provides a comprehensive account of the Board's activities, from its inception in 1917 to the end of the war in 1918.Throughout the book, Hurley emphasizes the importance of the United States' contribution to