02383cam a22003253u 4500 54057 UtSlPG 20260610134239.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19002557 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Bowe, John, 1869-1954 Soldiers of the Legion, Trench-Etched Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-27 Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Soldiers of the Legion, Trench-Etched" by John Bowe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative sheds light on the experiences of American volunteers who enlisted in the French Foreign Legion during World War I, aiming to capture the essence of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the diverse backgrounds of the legionnaires. The author, a veteran himself, aims to provide both a personal and broader view of these soldiers' motivations and encounters on the battlefield. At the start of the book, Bowe introduces his own journey as he prepares to join the Foreign Legion in France. He recounts his initial experiences at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, where a mix of international soldiers undergoes intense training amid the backdrop of an advancing German army. The narrative emphasizes the harsh conditions, the diverse personalities present, and the immediate need for men at the front, ultimately highlighting the strong sense of unity and equality among the legionnaires, despite their varied origins. As Bowe transitions into his training, the opening sets the stage for a gripping exploration of war, identity, and the shared human experience amidst the chaos of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives France. Armée. Légion étrangère https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54057 94891 94891