World War I holds a very special place in the history of the Third French Republic. All of the bitter social and political divisions which had plagued the early years of the Third Republic were forgotten in August 1914 when the nation went to war. Despite occupation and numerous hardships, the morale of the French people, both military and civilian, remained firm. This study aims to identify the reasons why the French people held out against occupying forces. Using information and individual case studies gathered from historical archives in south-east France, the author attempts to determine the nature and extent of the hardships and sacrifices made by the civilian population during the war.
- ISBN10 033349640X
- ISBN13 9780333496404
- Publish Date 15 December 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 June 1994
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English