In Flanders Fields [Hardcover]

Description

2005 Third printing. Comes with cardboard slipcase included. Slipcase has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover itself is in good condition with some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This striking volume presents a powerful collection of images from the battlefields of World War I’s Western Front, a conflict that left an indelible mark on the 20th century. Published in 2005, this third printing offers a poignant visual record of the harrowing experiences of soldiers who fought and fell in Flanders Fields, the name given to the region of Belgium where some of the war’s fiercest battles unfolded. The evocative photographs, captured by official war photographers as well as soldiers themselves, provide a haunting glimpse into the mud-soaked trenches, shattered landscapes, and human toll of this devastating conflict. While the slipcase shows some signs of wear from its journey through time, the book itself remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring significance as a historical document and a tribute to the sacrifices made by a generation of young men. For collectors and students of military history, this volume offers a visceral connection to the realities of trench warfare and the profound impact of the Great War on the 20th century.