Some pages tell a story. Others carry a memory. Published in the aftermath of the First World War, this booklet titled "Pages of Glory" traces the journey of the 154th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed "Les Caurettes," which was involved in several of the conflict's greatest battlefields: the Woëvre, the Argonne, Champagne, Verdun, the Somme, and the Aisne. But beyond the military narrative, the work is above all a tribute to the men who served under its colors. A significant section is dedicated to the list of non-commissioned officers, corporals, and soldiers of the regiment who died for France. Behind each name lies an interrupted life, a destiny swept away by war, a memory that their comrades wished to preserve. This copy has an even more touching dimension. A handwritten dedication mentions Sergeant Fernand Mayeux and recalls that this volume was awarded "in homage to his memory." More than a century after its printing, this inscription retains all its power and transforms this booklet into a true testament to the memory passed down to subsequent generations. Illustrated with patriotic symbols and printed by the renowned firm Berger-Levrault, Nancy-Paris-Strasbourg, this work belongs to those modest publications that accompanied the work of remembrance undertaken after the Armistice. Behind its time-worn cover lies an authentic piece of French history. Condition as shown in the photographs. Visible wear, missing elements, and signs of age. Interior preserved.
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- Brand: Berger-Levrault
- Period: 1920s