Wooden Crosses is a novel written by Roland Dorgeles, first published in French in 1919. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a group of French soldiers as they fight on the front lines. The novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the horrors of war, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in it.The main character of the novel is a young French soldier named Gilbert Demachy. As the war rages on, Gilbert and his comrades face countless dangers and challenges, from brutal ...
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Wooden Crosses is a novel written by Roland Dorgeles, first published in French in 1919. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a group of French soldiers as they fight on the front lines. The novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the horrors of war, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in it.The main character of the novel is a young French soldier named Gilbert Demachy. As the war rages on, Gilbert and his comrades face countless dangers and challenges, from brutal trench warfare to gas attacks and enemy raids. Despite the constant threat of death and injury, they continue to fight on, driven by a sense of duty and loyalty to their country.Throughout the novel, Dorgeles vividly depicts the physical and emotional toll of war on the soldiers, as well as the devastating impact it has on their families back home. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of the camaraderie and brotherhood that develops among the soldiers, as they bond over their shared experiences and struggles.Overall, Wooden Crosses is a powerful and poignant novel that offers a vivid and unflinching look at the realities of war. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, nearly a century after its original publication.Ricordeau, who had been sitting at the entrance to the dug-out, rushed out, and without paying any heed to the bullets whining about him he leaped on a pile of sandbags and looked out over the parapet: it was the attack. Little flaky bombs were bursting in the fields, and already shells were arriving, exploding in thick clouds. Going to earth under the salvoes, then starting off again, our men were charging. Dispersed, scattered, like crumbs, they were so tiny that they appeared lost in that immense plain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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