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LoC No.: 16011065

Title: Impressions and Experiences of a French Trooper, 1914-1915

Note: French edition published under title: Étapes et combats: souvenirs d'un cavalier devenu fantassin, 1914-1915.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Impressions and Experiences of a French Trooper, 1914-1915" by Christian Mallet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a soldier in the 22nd Regiment of Dragoons during World War I, particularly focusing on the events from mobilization to the early battles in Belgium and France. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, it aims to convey the emotional and physical challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period. The opening of the narrative captures the intense atmosphere surrounding the mobilization of troops in Rheims. Christian Mallet reflects on the day the bugle call awakened him in the barracks, marking the end of normalcy and the beginning of his journey into war. As he gathers his belongings and prepares for departure, the chaos around him—the anxious townsfolk, the hurried farewells, and the growing realization of impending conflict—paints a poignant picture of the fears and hopes of young soldiers. The narrative vividly presents the immediate impact of war on the lives of both the troops and their families, setting the stage for the adventures and traumas that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mallet, Christian

EBook No.: 62629

Published: Jul 12, 2020

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 16011065

Title: Impressions and Experiences of a French Trooper, 1914-1915

Note: French edition published under title: Étapes et combats: souvenirs d'un cavalier devenu fantassin, 1914-1915.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Impressions and Experiences of a French Trooper, 1914-1915" by Christian Mallet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a soldier in the 22nd Regiment of Dragoons during World War I, particularly focusing on the events from mobilization to the early battles in Belgium and France. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, it aims to convey the emotional and physical challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period. The opening of the narrative captures the intense atmosphere surrounding the mobilization of troops in Rheims. Christian Mallet reflects on the day the bugle call awakened him in the barracks, marking the end of normalcy and the beginning of his journey into war. As he gathers his belongings and prepares for departure, the chaos around him—the anxious townsfolk, the hurried farewells, and the growing realization of impending conflict—paints a poignant picture of the fears and hopes of young soldiers. The narrative vividly presents the immediate impact of war on the lives of both the troops and their families, setting the stage for the adventures and traumas that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mallet, Christian

EBook No.: 62629

Published: Jul 12, 2020

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.