Mont-Villers (bonzée)

Maurice Genevoix and Those of 14 are stationed at Mont-sous-les-Côtes from mid-October to mid-December 1914. During this period, they alternate between the Calonne Crossroads (in reserve), which they reach by crossing the forest, Les Eparges, where they are in contact with the enemy, and resting at Mont. The line of fire is close (around 5km) and the frequent convoys of soldiers going to the Calonne trench, as well as the carts carrying the injured to the ambulance in Mouilly, are a constant reminder of this.
“The departure?...Misery and misfortune! (…) the time has come to put on our tough marching clothes, buckle up our equipment, and press forth into the night.” (Quote from the book by Maurice Genevoix, Ceux de 14, Editions Flammarion)