A Blue Devil of France: Epic figures and stories of the Great War, 1914-1918

"A Blue Devil of France: Epic Figures and Stories of the Great War, 1914-1918" by G.-P. (Gustav-P.) Capart is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts from the tumultuous years of World War I. The author, a captain in the French Army, vividly recounts his experiences as he leaves his home and family to join the fight, capturing the raw emotions of soldiers facing the grim realities of war. Through personal stories and keen observations, the book reveals the courage and resilience of the French soldiers as they navigate the chaos and brutality of battle, depicting the intensity of combat through a soldier struggling with the act of killing, sharing the sense of camaraderie amidst the absurdity of war, and highlighting the profound emotional weight faced by those on the front lines.