The Young Franctireurs And Their Adventures In The Franco-Prussian War is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1872. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and follows the adventures of three young French boys, Leon, Jules, and Henri, who become Franctireurs, or guerrilla fighters, against the invading Prussian army. The boys are determined to defend their country and will stop at nothing to protect their families...