02345cam a22003253u 4500 11893 UtSlPG 20260610133301.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Delorme, Amédée, 1850-1936 Journal d'un sous-officier, 1870 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier 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. "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.) Original publication data not identified Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives France. Armée 48. régiment d'infanterie Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Regimental histories -- 48. régiment d'infanterie https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11893 53313 53313