The Scorer Posted 29 October , 2017 Share Posted 29 October , 2017 (edited) I've received details of this book in a flyer from Uniform Press, which was sent with the latest issue of "Stand To!" The product details are Format: Paperback (BC) ISBN: 9781910500675 Published: 19 Jun 2017 Publisher: Uniform Dimensions: 220 pages - 270 x 220 mm This is the description: "One of the rare books about the First World War that visually explores the efforts of the major combatants to remember the fallen along the entire length of the old Western Front. The area of Belgium and northern France that was the Western Front is a place like no other. In a line running seven hundred kilometers from the English Channel to the Swiss border the horrors of industrialised war consumed men by the millions for over four years. When the War finally ended, entire societies were in shock and the ensuing outpouring of grief can be seen today in the countless cemeteries and memorials that dot the landscape. Much has been written of the British experience and the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission including the major architects of national memorials, but little material can be found regarding the American, French and German sites. In 2013 Marcel and a friend travelled the entire length of the Western Front. The images he captured tell an amazing story and the chapters of the book are organised in such a way as to help the reader to understand the stupendous efforts of the nations involved to remember their fallen." Has anyone got this or does anyone know anything about it, please? Thanks. Edited 30 October , 2017 by The Scorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 30 October , 2017 Share Posted 30 October , 2017 I saw this book on display recently when I visited Clemenceau's retirement home in the Vendée and browsed through it. I can't remember why I didn't buy it but I was particularly struck by the cover illustration which shows a Portuguese monument somewhere. I noted that the figure of the soldier was armed with a SMLE -- I didn't know this rifle was carried by Portuguese troops on the Western Front. Cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scorer Posted 31 October , 2017 Author Share Posted 31 October , 2017 Thanks; I'll put it on the "Possible Purchases" list, then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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