Ypres 1914-1915
The Fight for Flanders Fields
$49.87
- Paperback
- Release Date
26 November 2026
Summary
Ypres was a medieval town known for its textiles; however, it became infamous during the Great War with trench warfare, poison gas and many thousands of casualties. As the German Army advanced through Belgium, it failed to take the Ypres Salient. On 13 October 1914, German troops entered Ypres. On looting the city, the Germans retreated as the British Expeditionary Force advanced. On 22 November 1914, the Germans commenced a huge artillery barrage killing many civilians. In 1917, the Third Ba…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837053933 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837053936 |
| Author: | Will Fowler |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Release Date: | 26 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 129mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Battle Story |
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Will Fowler
Will Fowler began a career in the early 1970s in journalism and publishing, focusing on current affairs, defence technology, and military history. In the early 1980s, Fowler was a researcher at the Royal United Services Institute. In Whitehall, he was closely involved in the analysis and coverage of Operation Corporate in the Falklands campaign. He is the author of over 30 books covering military equipment and conflicts.
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