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100 1 _aLe Goffic, Charles,
_d1863-1932
245 1 0 _aDixmude: The epic of the French marines (October 17-November 10, 1914)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-13
508 _aProduced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Dixmude: The Epic of the French Marines (October 17-November 10, 1914)" by Charles Le Goffic is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the valiant efforts of the French Marines during a critical period of World War I, specifically detailing the intense battle of Dixmude in Belgium. It highlights the heroism and camaraderie of the Marines as they faced overwhelming odds against enemy forces, aiming to hold their ground and protect their allies. The opening of "Dixmude" introduces the reader to the dire circumstances faced by the French Marines as they prepare for combat. Stressing the necessity of their courage and the extraordinary conditions they must endure, it recounts their camaraderie and bond with their officers, which are essential for maintaining morale amid relentless bombardments and the chaos of battle. The narrative recounts personal stories of valor among the troops, including Lieutenant Martin des Pallières and others who exemplified bravery and selflessness even in the face of death, setting the stage for an epic saga of sacrifice and resilience. This initial portrayal of the Marines establishes a foundation for an exploration of their grueling experiences in the coming weeks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium
653 _aYser, Battle of the, Belgium, 1914
653 _aFrance. Marine. Brigade des fusiliers marins
700 1 _aSimmonds, Florence
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33929
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