As the son of a colonel , he spent his early years in Tunisia , where his father was posted , and then attended school in Algeria .
In the book Pierre Benoit also draws upon the memories of his youth .
As the son of a colonel , Pierre Benoit spent Pierre Benoit 's early years in Tunisia , where his father was posted , and then attended school in Algeria .
In the book Pierre Benoit also draws upon the memories of his youth .