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In the Shadow of Hell. Ypres Sector 1914-1918. Behind the lines in Poperinghe

Door Paul Chapman e.a.

Categorie
WO I
Boeknummer
#231218
Titel
In the Shadow of Hell. Ypres Sector 1914-1918. Behind the lines in Poperinghe
Auteur
Chapman, Paul & Ted Smith (ed.)
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Barnsley, Pen & Sword
Jaar van uitgave
2001
ISBN10
0850528097
ISBN13
9780850528091
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting
Poperinghe, better known as 'Pop' to the troops of the British Army during the Great War, has its place in history due to the Toc H movement which saw its birth in Talbot House there. This book, the second in Paul Chapman's trilogy, brings to life the town as the troops knew it, a place of 'rest' and entertainment, restaurants and 'theatres', Hotels and billets, bars and brothels, a place for officers and men to enjoy when out of the line. Although it suffered its share of bombing and shelling, the town was not unduly damaged and is much the same today as it was then, apart from the natural expansion due to modern industry and population growth. Most of the buildings used for troop entertainment and general activities are still there, carrying the same names, with many of them offering the... (Lees verder) same services, although of a more 'refined' type. Having read this book, Poperinghe will present a totally different aspect to todays visitor.
Pagina's
164
Conditie
Nieuw
Prijs
€ 10,00

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