Léon Werth - 33 Days (EN)

A poignant and powerful account of exile and survival, 33 Days by Léon Werth is a firsthand chronicle of the author’s flight from Paris in June 1940, following the Nazi invasion of France.

A close friend of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who wrote the preface to this work, Werth vividly captures the chaos, fear, and despair experienced by thousands of refugees as they fled south in search of safety. Written with sharp observation and emotional depth, 33 Days is not only a personal testimony of war but also a reflection on humanity, resilience, and the fragility of civilization in times of crisis.