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

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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