Fighting France

A vivid memoir that follows a brilliant young journalist from the bustling newsrooms of Paris to the trenches of the Great War. He rose swiftly to edit one of France’s most influential papers, using his pen to warn a nation on the brink of conflict, and then answered the call of duty, trading ink for a rifle as a lieutenant in the French Army.

Through his sharp observations and candid reflections, the narrative captures the urgency of early wartime mobilization, the stark contrast between civilian life and the front‑line, and the resolve of those who fought at the Marne and Verdun. Readers hear the clash of ideas and artillery alike, gaining a personal glimpse into a world where journalism and combat intertwine in the service of liberty and civilization.