The story, which was first published in 1915, centers on Harry Sandwith, the protagonist, as he enlists in the recently established British Army, and is set against the backdrop of World War I. The story starts when Harry enlists in the military and joins the New Army, a group established in reaction to the worsening fighting. The narrative follows Harry as he transitions from a citizen to a soldier, describing his training, his fellow soldiers' companionship, and the difficulties he encounters in combat. The work also highlights the collaboration between French and British forces during the conflict, as the title would imply. The protagonists participate in a range of military operations and encounter the hardships of trench warfare. A major component of the story is the friendship and struggles they share. Adventure story author Herbert Strang blends historical realism with a spirit of adventure and patriotism in "Fighting with French." The book's depiction of the valour and tenacity of troops during a turbulent historical period is meant to enthrall young readers.
George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947), two English writers who worked together on several children's adventure books, wrote under the pen name Herbert Strang. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the pair contributed to the boys' fiction genre with a variety of books written under the collective pen name Herbert Strang. Charles James L'Estrange was born in Hampstead, London, on November 6, 1867, and George Herbert Ely was born in India on October 24, 1866. They were both students at London's Dulwich College. Young readers were drawn to Herbert Strang's adventure stories because they frequently dealt with themes of bravery, patriotism, and discovery. By using a pseudonym, the writers were able to continue building a steady reputation for themselves in the boys' literature market while producing a large body of work. They have several popular series, such as "The Adventure Series," "The Airship Boys Series," and "The Marooner's Island Series." The books added to the canon of young reader adventure fiction because of their captivating characters and thrilling stories.
