Edith Wharton’s Fighting France, from Dunkerque to Belfort is a vivid wartime reportage capturing France during the early months of World War I. In July 1914, Paris appears vibrant and peaceful, though an uneasy tension looms beneath the surface. Tourists and locals cling to normalcy, unaware of the approaching conflict. The narrative soon shifts to portray mobilization and a nation bracing for war with calm determination. Through moments of calm and anxiety, Wharton conveys the profound impact of war on the spirit and culture of France.