Merriam Press Military Memoir ME2.
First Edition (2014)
Rarely-described daily life in German-occupied France during
World War II as well as the dramatic military experiences of a
family member, are impressively chronicled in correspondence
between members of a French family. Excerpts from 45 recently
translated letters form the foundation for "Enter the Enemy."
France's surrender to Germany in June 1940 dramatically alters
the lives of French Army Officer Henri Dunat, his wife, and his
sister in the south of France. The essence of the letters offers
unique insights into the life-changing hardships resulting from
this deeply controlled life. Shortages of food and other key
essentials, virtually non-existent modes of transportation, the
inability to move about freely, and censorship, are expressed in
hard, realistic terms in the letters. Dunat's exemplary military
achievements, including his dramatic escape from Dunkirk and his
hazardous escape from occupied France, also are tracked in the
letters and from his official military record. His exploits in
North Africa, Italy and France earned him high international
honors.
"Enter the Enemy" differs significantly from other books written
about the German occupation of France and other countries it
invaded during World War II. Domination by a foreign power and the
resulting hardships for the inhabitants leads to an intimacy with
daily life in villages and small towns that is rarely touched upon
other than, perhaps, in transitory terms.
Because of the uniqueness of its origins and subject matter this
book will be of wide appeal to students of history, particularly
World War II history, to veterans and to all institutions housing a
history department or center.
Included in the book are two appendices, with samples of the
original letters in French along with English translations, copies
of each of the 45 translations, and copies of Dunat's awards
documents.
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Dunat Family Writes of the Impending War
Chapter 2: May 10, 1940-Germany Invades France
Chapter 3: Captain Henri Dunat at Dunkirk
Chapter 4: June 22, 1940-France Surrenders to Germany
Chapter 5: The Vichy Government is Formed
Chapter 6: Germans Occupy All of France; Captain Henri Dunat
Prepares His Escape
Chapter 7: The Escape
Chapter 8: Lieutenant Colonel Henri Dunat in North Africa
Chapter 9: June 6, 1944-D-Day-Allies' Invasion of France
Chapter 10: May 8, 1945-War Ends in Europe; Dunat's New Duties;
Paris Celebrated
Epilogue: Dunat Family Reunion; Letter From President
Eisenhower; Memorial and Eulogies
Appendix 1: Letter Samples
Appendix 2: Decorations and Medals Awarded to Henri Dunat
25 photos and documents.
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