Fields of War: Fifty Key Battlefields in France & Belgium - Softcover

Robert Mueller

 
9780982367704: Fields of War: Fifty Key Battlefields in France & Belgium
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0982367708 ISBN 13: 9780982367704
Publisher: French Battlefields, 2009

Synopsis

Fields of War is a unique and practical travel guide dedicated to bringing visitors to the sites of important historical events. It presents fifty battlefields that are within a short driving distance of Paris or Calais. From encounters at Crecy and Azincourt to the confrontation of massive armies at Waterloo, Somme, and Bastogne, these fields of battle have remained essentially undisturbed; most still displaying physical evidence or striking memorials. Each battlefield description contains a brief historical overview and a tour of the major surviving landmarks and, in many cases, artifacts of the actual engagements. The tour routes are designed to be interesting and easy to follow with complete driving instructions. Extensively illustrated by sixty-five maps as well as forty-eight pages of historical and contemporary photographs, the book presents battlefield sites selected and organized to offer an enjoyable touring experience. It is an invaluable introduction to battles ranging from the medieval period to modern times.

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About the Author

Before retiring, Robert Mueller led USCG surface rescue operations post-Hurricane Katrina. He is currently the vice president of compliance at a towboat company and an adjunct professor at Tulane University.

From the Back Cover

Fields of War is a unique and practical travel guide dedicated to bringing visitors to the sites of important historical events. It presents fifty battlefields that are within a short driving distance of Paris or Calais. From encounters at Crecy and Azincourt to the confrontation of massive armies at Waterloo, Somme, and Bastogne, these fields of battle have remained essentially undisturbed; most still displaying physical evidence or striking memorials. Each battlefield description contains a brief historical overview and a tour of the major surviving landmarks and, in many cases, artifacts of the actual engagements. The tour routes are designed to be interesting and easy to follow with complete driving instructions. Extensively illustrated by sixty-five maps as well as forty-eight pages of historical and contemporary photographs, the book presents battlefield sites selected and organized to offer an enjoyable touring experience. It is an invaluable introduction to battles ranging from the medieval period to modern times.

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Publisher
French Battlefields
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0982367708
ISBN 13 
9780982367704
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
408
Editor
Nora Kreiner