Episode 51: Autumn 1915 Western Front, Louis Barthas

Over the Top: A Great War Podcast

12-09-2022 • 49 mins

This is episode 51 and will cover one soldiers experience from the 3rd Battle of Artois, September 25th - November 4th.  This experience comes from French Corporal Louis Barthas' Notebook: Poilu

Barthas kept a journal during the war documenting his experience. After the war ended he began writing a manuscript which was found by his grandson after Louis had already passed away. His manuscript was finally published in 1978.

Enjoy!