TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bordeaux,Henry
AU  - Cohn,Paul V.
TI  - The Last Days of Fort Vaux, March 9-June 7, 1916
AV  - D501 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
KW  - Verdun, Battle of, Verdun, France, 1916
N1  - Release date is 2015-03-19; Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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N2  - "The Last Days of Fort Vaux, March 9-June 7, 1916" by Henry Bordeaux is a historical account penned during the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the incredible defense of Fort Vaux during World War I, highlighting the valor and perseverance of French soldiers amidst the brutalities of the Battle of Verdun. Bordeaux, who served as a captain in the war, provides a unique perspective, offering readers insights into both the military strategies employed and the human experiences behind the conflict.  The opening of the book introduces readers to Fort Vaux, framing it as a vital defensive stronghold within the broader context of Verdun. Bordeaux describes the fort's strategic significance, its construction, and the tumultuous events leading up to the German assaults. He vividly illustrates the chaos and devastation surrounding the fort, capturing the terrified civilian exodus as well as the grim realities faced by the soldiers who remained. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing battles, emphasizing the determination to hold the fort against overwhelming odds, fostering a sense of both pride and tragedy inherent in the defense of this critical position. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48532
ER  -