First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Grand Garde. The great guard of the French army was charged with erring the offensive movements of the enemy and giving the troops time to prepare for the attack. Engraving in ?œâ€?Alphabet of the Great War 1914-1916 (for the children of our soldiers)?â€? Editions Berger-Levrault; 1918. Texts and drawings by Andre Helle (1871-1945). Dim: 32x25cm; 32 pages. Private collection. Rights reserved