02385cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000170012824500250014526400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650801830038752012670057053400450183765300580188265300280194070000190196885600430198799900170203049347UtSlPG20260610134132.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18002674  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aMartin, Jean10aCaptivity and Escape 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-07-02  aProduced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Captivity and Escape" by Jean Martin is a firsthand account of a French soldier's experiences during World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. The book details the journey of Sergeant Jean Martin from being wounded on the battlefield to his capture by German forces, providing a vivid portrayal of the hardships faced by prisoners of war. Martin also narrates his struggle to maintain hope and dignity despite the brutality inflicted upon him and his comrades.  At the start of the narrative, Martin describes the moments after he is wounded, capturing the chaos of battle and the sheer terror of being left behind as the conflict rages on. He reflects on his fears for his family and his brother, as well as the daunting presence of the enemy. Despite believing himself to be on the brink of death, he is discovered by German soldiers who, contrary to his expectations, choose to spare his life. This juxtaposition of fear and unexpected kindness sets the stage for Martin's ongoing battle against despair during his captivity. Throughout this scene, Martin's determination to remain resolute and spirited shines through, hinting at his enduring battle against the dehumanization that accompanies war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German  aPrisoner-of-war escapes1 aRandell, V. A.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49347  c90185d90185