
audiobook
by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
A young American lieutenant and his close friend set off for the French front just before the fateful Battle of Verdun, racing against time to deliver crucial dispatches to General Petain. Accompanying them is a seasoned New York Gazette correspondent, whose cynical humor masks the danger of their precarious journey through war‑torn countryside. The opening scenes capture the thrill of a rickety automobile careening over rough roads, the banter among the trio, and the looming uncertainty that makes every mile feel like a gamble.
As the trio navigates a fork in the road, their mission becomes a race against both the enemy’s movements and the fragile communications of the front. Their camaraderie and bravery offer a vivid glimpse into the lives of ordinary youths thrust into extraordinary circumstances, setting the stage for a gripping wartime adventure that blends humor, tension, and the raw reality of early‑1916 France.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1887
Best known for the fast-moving Boy Allies adventures, this early 20th-century writer sent young readers into the thick of World War I with battles at sea, on land, and across Europe. The books blend action, patriotism, and serial cliffhangers in a way that made them durable favorites in juvenile adventure fiction.
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