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100	1		_aMérimée, Prosper, _d1803-1870
245	1	0	_aHow The Redoubt Was Taken : _b1896
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-17
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"How The Redoubt Was Taken" by Prosper Mérimée is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts a soldier's first experience in battle during a military engagement, focusing on the fearless nature of warfare and the emotional turmoil faced by soldiers. It serves as a vivid portrayal of the chaos of battle and the psychological challenges of combat. The narrative follows a young French soldier who joins his regiment just before an assault on the Russian-held redoubt of Cheverino. As he prepares for battle, he struggles with feelings of isolation and fear about the possible injuries he might face. A tall and imposing captain becomes his commander, and after a brief encounter filled with dark humor and superstition, the battle begins. In the chaos, the narrator witnesses the horrendous aftermath of the melee, including the fall of his captain. Ultimately, he finds himself unexpectedly promoted and leading the charge, contributing to his regiment's eventual victory over the Russians. The experience encapsulates the brutality of war and the fleeting nature of life amid military glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aWar stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23057
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