The Flying Poilu

A Story Of Aerial Warfare (1918)

von Marcel Nadaud

232 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Flying Poilu: A Story of Aerial Warfare is a historical novel written by Marcel Nadaud in 1918. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a French pilot named Jean Bernac, who is known as the ""Flying Poilu"" due to his bravery and courage in the air. The novel starts with Bernac's training as a pilot and his initial experiences in aerial combat. As he gains more experience, he becomes a skilled fighter pilot and is tasked with dangerous missions behind enemy lines. Along the way, he falls in love with a nurse named Helene, who is also serving in the war.The Flying Poilu is a thrilling tale of aerial combat, filled with vivid descriptions of dogfights and daring missions. It also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers and civilians during the war, including the hardships and sacrifices they endured. The novel is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who fought in World War I, and a reminder of the human cost of war.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781104252908
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC