Passchendale: The Fight for the Village: Ypres

by Nigel Cave

The British offensive, which became known as Passchendaele, got underway on 31 July, 1917 with the objective of capturing fifteen miles of territory.The attack quickly lost momentum and, it was not until finally in November that the line managed to advance seven miles.With winter setting in, the British troops were subjected to some of the worst conditions they had ever faced. During the attack 265,000 were either killed or injured.This battlefield guide gives details of the attacks whilst guiding the reader through the battlefield as it stands today.With illustrated maps and then and now photographs it will appeal to those visiting the area as well as armchair historians.

Genres: Military History, History, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1997

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent short guide to what happened, who displayed conspicuous gallantry and what can be visited. There was also a short account of the attack from the German point of view which provided an interesting contrast.

[Peter A. van Tilburg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detailed review of the 3rd battle of Ypres also called the battle of Passchendaele. The personal stories struck me the most. In these circumstances some peolpe are extremely courageous. In 1918 the terrain gained was easily captured again by the Germans during their spring offensives.

[Ans Volckaerts · Rating 1 out of 5]

Voor mij teleurstelling, ik las al behoorlijk wat over Passendale maar dit boek vond ik onaangenaam om lezen.
Alsof de info afgehaspeld werd, schrijfstijl is niet mijn ding.