Franc-Nohain 1873-1934 creator Bouroux, Paul-Adrien 1878-1967 text utu 2019 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "De la Mer aux Vosges" by Franc-Nohain is a collection of war recollections written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on personal experiences during World War I, focusing on the emotional and psychological landscapes faced by soldiers. Through the lens of poignant memories and vignettes, the book humanizes the war experience, offering a unique perspective on the impact of conflict. The opening of the narrative presents the author’s intent to share personal stories and observations about the war, emphasizing that these tales are not meant to be an exhaustive history but rather a collection of individual experiences. Franc-Nohain introduces the setting of Alsace, specifically the Hartmannswillerkopf, evoking a blend of fear, nostalgia, and camaraderie among soldiers. The author also touches on the poignant memories of friends lost in battle, the emotional weight of their sacrifices, and the lure of picturesque landscapes juxtaposed with the horrors of war. This reflective tone sets the stage for a series of personal anecdotes that will illuminate the complexities of life in a war-torn environment, highlighting both the beauty of nature and the brutality of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) En Alsace -- Le Chemin des Dames -- Reims -- Verdun -- La deuxième Marne -- En Belgique. Release date is 2019-11-02 Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front D501 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60616 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60616 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134410.0 60616