The Great White Army

The Great White Army is a historical novel by Max Pemberton, first published in 1915, set during Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. The story follows Surgeon-Major Constant and his nephew Léon as they navigate the chaos of Moscow after a seemingly victorious entry turns into a nightmare of treachery and violence. The novel explores themes of war, mortality, and human resilience against the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous campaigns.