Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-10-17 Public domain in the USA. 101 Mérimée, Prosper 1803 1870 Merimee, Prosper How The Redoubt Was Taken 1896 Produced by David Widger "How The Redoubt Was Taken" by Prosper Mérimée is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts a soldier's first experience in battle during a military engagement, focusing on the fearless nature of warfare and the emotional turmoil faced by soldiers. It serves as a vivid portrayal of the chaos of battle and the psychological challenges of combat. The narrative follows a young French soldier who joins his regiment just before an assault on the Russian-held redoubt of Cheverino. As he prepares for battle, he struggles with feelings of isolation and fear about the possible injuries he might face. A tall and imposing captain becomes his commander, and after a brief encounter filled with dark humor and superstition, the battle begins. In the chaos, the narrator witnesses the horrendous aftermath of the melee, including the fall of his captain. Ultimately, he finds himself unexpectedly promoted and leading the charge, contributing to his regiment's eventual victory over the Russians. The experience encapsulates the brutality of war and the fleeting nature of life amid military glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories War stories PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: French Literature Category: History - Warfare 37169 2025-07-09T13:23:45.000213 text/html 32430 2013-01-26T12:36:04 text/html 90820 2025-07-09T13:23:49.602197 application/epub+zip 89531 2025-07-09T13:23:47.621230 application/epub+zip 79080 2025-07-09T13:23:46.599207 application/epub+zip 202912 2025-07-09T13:23:50.999233 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196740 2025-07-09T13:23:48.988197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155316 2022-09-11T03:46:04.635928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 29520 2025-07-09T13:23:44.780216 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29377 2007-10-17T12:58:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29368 2007-10-17T12:58:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21582 2025-07-09T13:23:51.116213 application/rdf+xml 15168 2025-07-09T13:23:47.074204 image/jpeg 4077 2025-07-09T13:23:46.834241 image/jpeg 11445 2007-10-17T12:58:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 12238 2013-01-26T12:36:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 11425 2007-10-17T12:58:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 89093 2025-07-09T13:23:45.004251 application/octet-stream application/zip fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia