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100 1 _aMartin, Jean
245 1 0 _aCaptivity and Escape
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-02
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German
653 _aPrisoner-of-war escapes
700 1 _aRandell, V. A.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49347
999 _c90185
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