02547cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000350012824500750016326400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450802040045552013020065953400450196165300490200665300390205565300490209470000230214385600430216633929UtSlPG20260610133755.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a16006717  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aLe Goffic, Charles,d1863-193210aDixmude: The epic of the French marines (October 17-November 10, 1914) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-10-13  aProduced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Dixmude: The Epic of the French Marines (October 17-November 10, 1914)" by Charles Le Goffic is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the valiant efforts of the French Marines during a critical period of World War I, specifically detailing the intense battle of Dixmude in Belgium. It highlights the heroism and camaraderie of the Marines as they faced overwhelming odds against enemy forces, aiming to hold their ground and protect their allies.  The opening of "Dixmude" introduces the reader to the dire circumstances faced by the French Marines as they prepare for combat. Stressing the necessity of their courage and the extraordinary conditions they must endure, it recounts their camaraderie and bond with their officers, which are essential for maintaining morale amid relentless bombardments and the chaos of battle. The narrative recounts personal stories of valor among the troops, including Lieutenant Martin des Pallières and others who exemplified bravery and selflessness even in the face of death, setting the stage for an epic saga of sacrifice and resilience. This initial portrayal of the Marines establishes a foundation for an exploration of their grueling experiences in the coming weeks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium  aYser, Battle of the, Belgium, 1914  aFrance. Marine. Brigade des fusiliers marins1 aSimmonds, Florence40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33929