In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry

In the Field (1914-1915): The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry by Marcel Dupont is a personal account of the author's experiences as an officer in the French Army during the early years of World War I. As a member of the light cavalry Dupont provides a unique perspective on the horrors and realities of combat during the Great War. His narrative is a mixture of vivid descriptions of the battlefield reflections on military strategy and emotional reactions to the brutality and chaos of war.The book details the daily life of soldiers on the front lines from the challenges of trench warfare to the intense battles in the fields. Dupont's impressions of the war reveal the camaraderie fear and resilience of the troops as well as the devastating impact of the conflict on both soldiers and civilians. In the Field serves as a poignant firsthand chronicle of the early stages of World War I offering readers an intimate and compelling look at the experiences of a French officer during one of history's most catastrophic wars.