"1812 La Debacle de la Grande Armée" Topic

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Tango01

29 Aug 2026 1:46 p.m. PST

"Winter is relentless, the cold intense, it's snowing, and the dampness seeps into your bones. Progress is painful; I can't feel my feet. I'm carrying little drummer François Moreau on my shoulders. The boy was so cheerful and friendly; he made us laugh. We had taken him in as if he were our own son. He's a loving and affectionate child. Poor thing, he's lost his joy; he has a fever and can no longer keep up. I can't leave him behind; as long as I have the strength, I'll keep carrying him. It's so cold!…"
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