Maurice Druon. The Last Brigade (№ 426238)

May 1940. High school of horse riding in the ancient town of France. Cadets - the offspring of the most noble families - dream of glory, horse riding and balls. But war shatters their romantic dreams. The enemy came close to the city, there will be no arena, no races with obstacles. With the impatience of youth, the cadets are waiting for the beginning of hostilities. And they receive an order: to organize the defense of the city. For several hours, the fighting continued against the real enemy, who brought down on them all the power of artillery. Under bursting shells and bombs, overcoming fear and self-doubt, yesterday's schoolchildren desperately defend their city and their beloved school. Their dedication shocked even the enemy...