At Joncherey, near the German-Swiss border, a French soldier, Corporal André Peugeot, was killed, the first French victim of a war that was to claim more than a million French lives.
At Joncherey, a location near the German-Swiss border, Corporal André Peugeot became the first French soldier to lose his life during World War I. His death marked a grim beginning to a conflict that would eventually take the lives of over a million French citizens. The war, known for its extensive human cost, was a turning point in world history.
This tragic event highlights the personal sacrifices made by countless individuals...