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The Children of France
A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Selfsacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War
88 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1918
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November 4, 2019
Even though the author or the editor herself is candid to admit that the authenticity of the stories set out in this book emanate from 'reliable' sources and potential eye witnesses, the stories in themselves are heart warming and heart wrenching at the same time.
The heroic exploits of the tender children of France in contributing their bit to prevent the Germans/Prussians from overrunning their nation are phenomenally inspiring. Little Pierre who was only twelve when he was executed by a firing squad for helping a French Sergeant, or Little Lucien who was mortally injured while acting as a stretcher bearer (Lucien in fact had improvised a wheeling stretcher out of a wheel barrow) in transporting the French and the German wounded alike makes one marvel at the courage and sacrifice of these tender children.
Every one of the brave children forming part of this collection of stories had a burning flame of patriotism in the heart and an indefatigable spirit in the soul. Although they might not have lived to see many a better year bereft of war and chaos, it is the supreme sacrifice of their kind that has made the world a much more better and worthier place.
"Children Of France" - No Child's Play!
The heroic exploits of the tender children of France in contributing their bit to prevent the Germans/Prussians from overrunning their nation are phenomenally inspiring. Little Pierre who was only twelve when he was executed by a firing squad for helping a French Sergeant, or Little Lucien who was mortally injured while acting as a stretcher bearer (Lucien in fact had improvised a wheeling stretcher out of a wheel barrow) in transporting the French and the German wounded alike makes one marvel at the courage and sacrifice of these tender children.
Every one of the brave children forming part of this collection of stories had a burning flame of patriotism in the heart and an indefatigable spirit in the soul. Although they might not have lived to see many a better year bereft of war and chaos, it is the supreme sacrifice of their kind that has made the world a much more better and worthier place.
"Children Of France" - No Child's Play!
May 1, 2012
I have no way of verifying whether these stories of patriotic French children during World War are true. But they are touching and inspirational, nevertheless. I don't think today's children in our culture are nearly so in love with their country.
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