Vagabonds of the sea : $b The campaign of a French cruiser

"Vagabonds of the Sea: The Campaign of a French Cruiser" by Maurice Larrouy, is a story portraying the adventures of the French naval cruiser "Waldeck-Rousseau" during World War I, capturing the emotional trials and eager outlook of the crew as the battle nears. Situated in the Mediterranean, the narrative opens as war arrives, following a naval officer's journey to Toulon to start his service on the ship. As the story unfolds, a sense of tension grows amidst delays caused by repairs. The story also displays the spirit and expectations of French naval officers, interlaced with farewells from family. Life aboard the cruiser reveals the crew's sense of community, hard work, the summer heat, and the increasing expectation of warfare against Austrian forces in the Adriatic.