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Title: Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870

Credits: Produced by Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed
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Summary: "Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870" by Amédée Delorme is a historical account written in the late 19th century, likely set during the Franco-Prussian War. The narrative follows a young soldier's journey from civilian life into the throes of war, detailing his experiences, emotions, and observations amidst the turmoil and chaos of the conflict. The opening of the journal introduces the protagonist, who is caught in the aftermath of France's military disasters, feeling a mix of patriotism and personal conflict as he faces societal pressures and familial reactions to his decision to enlist. He reflects on the tensions in his hometown of Toulouse as the population grapples with the shame of defeat and their call to duty. The young under-officer, initially enthusiastic about military training, struggles with the harsh realities of army life and the impact of war on his relationships and identity. Through this, Delorme paints a vivid picture of the era's emotional landscape, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of war's human cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Delorme, Amédée, 1850-1936

EBook No.: 11893

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 65

Language: French

Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives

Subject: France. Armée 48. régiment d'infanterie

Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Regimental histories -- 48. régiment d'infanterie

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870

Credits: Produced by Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed
Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made
available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Summary: "Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870" by Amédée Delorme is a historical account written in the late 19th century, likely set during the Franco-Prussian War. The narrative follows a young soldier's journey from civilian life into the throes of war, detailing his experiences, emotions, and observations amidst the turmoil and chaos of the conflict. The opening of the journal introduces the protagonist, who is caught in the aftermath of France's military disasters, feeling a mix of patriotism and personal conflict as he faces societal pressures and familial reactions to his decision to enlist. He reflects on the tensions in his hometown of Toulouse as the population grapples with the shame of defeat and their call to duty. The young under-officer, initially enthusiastic about military training, struggles with the harsh realities of army life and the impact of war on his relationships and identity. Through this, Delorme paints a vivid picture of the era's emotional landscape, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of war's human cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Delorme, Amédée, 1850-1936

EBook No.: 11893

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 65

Language: French

Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives

Subject: France. Armée 48. régiment d'infanterie

Subject: Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Regimental histories -- 48. régiment d'infanterie

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.