02264cam a22003253u 4500 18483 UtSlPG 20260610133431.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18014505 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Lauzanne, Stéphane, 1874- Fighting France Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-01 Produced by Brian Sogard, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Fighting France" by Stéphane Lauzanne is a historical account written during the late 19th century to early 20th century, specifically contextualized within the backdrop of World War I. The book recounts the experiences of the author, a lieutenant in the French Army, as he describes the mobilization for war and the early battles against Germany, including personal observations and reflections on the broader implications of the conflict for France and civilization as a whole. At the start of "Fighting France," Lauzanne vividly depicts the atmosphere of Paris on the eve of World War I, a time marked by an impending sense of conflict as the German Ambassador presents a declaration of war. He captures the calmness amidst chaos as mobilization orders are issued, and soldiers prepare to embark on their military duty. These early scenes illustrate the resolute spirit and sense of duty among the French populace, as well as the profound impact of the war on the nation. Lauzanne’s dedication to his comrades and reflections on the broader societal implications of war set the tone for a heartfelt exploration of courage, sacrifice, and the moral imperative to resist barbarism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- France Williams, John Lauris Blake https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18483 59869 59869