Battlefields of Northern France and the Low Countries

Download or read book Battlefields of Northern France and the Low Countries written by Michael Glover and published by Michael Joseph. This book was released on 1987 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Some of the most dramatic battles in history, particularly during the two World Wars, took place in 'the cockpit of Europe'. They are fascinating to visit and close to routes which make them easily accessible to modern tourists. Michael Glover selects and comments on the battlefields. He explains just why and how the battles took place, choosing battlegrounds that to a large extent still exist and which still give the visitor a clear impression of their past. Detailed travel information makes the visit easy for today's traveller. Each battle is dealt with in three sections. First the background and influences which lead up to the action are described. This followed by a guide to the ground, showing precisely how the battle was fought and how the scene looks today. The third section contains penetrating accounts of nearby places, people, events, weapons, tactics or inspired works of art, which give the reader special insight into the reality and atmosphere of the battle"--Jacket.