Louis Pergaud, a renowned French writer, entered this world on January 22, 1882, in the charming town of Belmont, situated in the Doubs department of France. This remarkable individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, earning recognition for his captivating works, including the notable novels "La guerre des gosses" (1936),"War of the Buttons" (1994),and "War of the Buttons" (1962).
Throughout his life, Pergaud's creative genius continued to flourish, ultimately coming to a tragic end on April 7, 1915, in the small village of Marchéville en Woëvre, located in the Meuse department of France.