Wooden Crosses

Wooden Crosses is a novel written by French author Roland Dorgeles. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a young French soldier named Pierre, who is sent to fight on the front lines. The novel explores the physical and emotional toll of war on soldiers, as well as the impact of war on their families and loved ones back home. The story is told through a series of vignettes, each depicting a different aspect of the war, from the brutal trench warfare to the camaraderie and brotherhood that develops between soldiers. The novel also touches on themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the futility of war. Wooden Crosses is considered a classic of French literature and has been adapted into several films and plays.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.