Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870
Delorme, Amédée, 1850-1936
Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870 - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2004-04-01
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. 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.
"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.)
Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives France. Armée 48. régiment d'infanterie Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Regimental histories -- 48. régiment d'infanterie
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Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870 - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2004-04-01
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. 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.
"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.)
Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives France. Armée 48. régiment d'infanterie Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Regimental histories -- 48. régiment d'infanterie
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