Swan Song Part 1: As Good As Dead

During World War I, a disgruntled French soldier named Sergeant Sabiane leads a mutiny against his cruel and incompetent commander, Nivelle. The soldiers are fed up with senseless bloodshed and demand change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2021
Publisher: Cinebook Ltd

1917. Nivelle - The Butcher - commands the French Army, and the attacks he keeps ordering are pointless slaughters. The soldiers can't take it any more. Discontent is turning into rebellion, and a petition is being circulated in secret. When it makes its way to the men of Sergeant Sabiane, something snaps in them, and what begins as a simple cry of defiance becomes a full-blown mutiny when a handful of them decide to take the petition to Paris.

The mutineers are led by a young officer named René, who has grown weary of the senseless bloodshed and the disregard for human life. He believes that the war is not worth the cost and that the soldiers should be allowed to return home to their families.

As the mutiny gains momentum, the French Army becomes increasingly desperate to quell it. They launch a massive search for the mutineers, using all available resources to track them down and bring them to justice.

The mutineers, however, are determined to fight for their cause. They know that they are risking their lives, but they also know that they are fighting for a just cause. They are willing to die for their beliefs, and they are willing to take on the entire French Army if necessary.

The battle for Paris is fierce and bloody. The mutineers face off against the French Army, and the odds are stacked against them. But they are determined to fight to the end, and they are willing to sacrifice everything for their cause.

In the end, the mutiny is unsuccessful. The French Army manages to crush the rebellion, and the mutineers are captured and executed. René, however, is hailed as a hero for his bravery and his commitment to his beliefs.

The mutiny of 1917 is a significant event in the history of World War I. It marked a turning point in the war, as it showed that the soldiers were not willing to continue fighting for a cause that they did not believe in. It also showed that the French Army was not invincible, and that it was possible for a small group of men to stand up against it and challenge its authority.

The mutiny of 1917 is a reminder of the power of the human spirit and the importance of standing up for what is right. It is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for their beliefs, and it is a reminder of the cost of war.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 217 x 285 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849185486