Wooden Crosses

Wooden Crosses is a novel written by Roland Dorgeles that was first published in 1919. The book is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a young French soldier named Pierre and his comrades as they fight on the front lines. The story is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the horrors of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers who fight in it.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different stage of the war. In the first part, Pierre is introduced as a naive and idealistic young man who is eager to fight for his country. He quickly learns, however, that the reality of war is far different from what he imagined. He witnesses the death and destruction wrought by the fighting and begins to question the value of the sacrifices he and his fellow soldiers are making.In the second part of the book, Pierre and his comrades are sent to the front lines, where they face constant danger and hardship. They endure brutal conditions, including cold, hunger, and exposure to gas attacks. The soldiers are forced to confront their own mortality and the fragility of their existence.In the final part of the book, Pierre is wounded and sent to a hospital to recover. There, he reflects on the war and the toll it has taken on him and his fellow soldiers. He realizes that the war has changed him forever and that he can never go back to the life he knew before.Overall, Wooden Crosses is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human cost of war. Dorgeles' vivid descriptions and realistic portrayal of the soldiers' experiences make it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the impact of war on individuals.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.