CHAPTER V

BELFORT TO NANCY

News of Nancy—German lies—Security of Belfort—After twelve 39 months—Breakdown of German plans—Visit to the Préfet of Belfort—A Prefect’s duties and position—Check on militarism—Special duties during the war—The Préfets and Sous-Préfets of the frontier Departments—Posts of danger—Example and precept—Return to Dijon—Chalindrey—British Tommies—Wounded French officers—Toul—Arrival in Nancy