Journal d'un simple soldat : guerre, captivité, 1914-1915

By Gaston Riou

Book Overview

The Diary Of A French Private: War Imprisonment, 1914-1915 (1916) is a first-hand account of the experiences of Gaston Riou, a French soldier who was taken prisoner during World War I. The book is a diary that Riou kept during his time in captivity, documenting the challenges he faced as a prisoner of war. It provides a unique insight into the conditions and treatment of prisoners during the war, as well as the psychological impact of captivity on soldiers. The diary covers Riou's time in various prison camps and his eventual release in 1915. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of French soldiers during World War I and adds to our understanding of the impact of war on individuals.This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116568604X
• ISBN13: 9781165686049
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"