English to Russian Art/Literary Poetry & Literature

I am translating an Ellen La Motte book "The Backwash of War" about WWI atrocities witnessed by a nurse of a field hospital. So there is a part when a wounded French soldier is insulting some bearers, and he says:

“Sales embusqués!” he shouted again. “How long have you been engaged in this work of mercy? For twelve months, since the beginning of the war! And for twelve months, since the beginning of the war, I have stood in the first line trenches! Think of it—twelve months! And for twelve months you have come for us—when it was safe! How much younger are you than I! Ten years, both of you—ten years, fifteen years, or even more! Ah, Nom de Dieu, TO HAVE INFULENCE! INFLUENCE!”

I put the phrase that interests me in capitals. What does he mean? Does he ask God (Dieu) to change the situation? Or does he express his regret of not having any influence on his fate?

Thank you.