TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sienkiewicz,Henryk
AU  - Borg,Felix
TI  - Sissipäällikkö: Kohtauksia ranskalais-saksalaisesta sodasta
AV  - PG 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2016-12-17; E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Sissipäällikkö: Kohtauksia ranskalais-saksalaisesta sodasta" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place during the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on a group of unconventional soldiers engaging in guerrilla warfare against the Prussian forces. The main characters include the narrator and his childhood friend Selim, who are part of a loose band of fighters with a grim and adventurous outlook on the chaotic war around them.  At the start of the narrative, the reader is immersed in the tension and desperation of war, as the protagonist and Selim serve in a makeshift unit known for capturing enemy couriers and disrupting supply lines. Their group, comprised of various outcasts, operates behind enemy lines, illustrating the harsh realities of battle and the loss of humanity as they face constant danger. As they navigate skirmishes and strategize against their foes, the characters reveal their individual motivations and the emotional weights they carry, including past regrets and the desire for adventure amidst the ongoing turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53752
ER  -