From the Belgian coast, across the fields of Flanders, over the valley of the Somme and down the line to the Argonne: all the major battlefields of the First World War - Ypres, Arras, Cambrai, Amiens, St. Quentin, Mons, Le Cateau, Reims, Verdun and St. Mihiel - are criss-crossed in this book over more than thirty different routes, each clearly shown on a Michelin map. Every significant feature is described in detail. Indispensable for anyone contemplating a tour of the battlefields in Belgium and France, this book combines the years of knowledge, travel and research of its author, Rose Coombs, who worked at the Imperial War Museum in London for nearly forty years. Since her death in 1991, "After the Battle's" editor, Karel Margry, has travelled every route, checking and revising the text where necessary, as well as re-photographing every memorial. Many new ones have been added, including the new cemetery at Fromelles inaugurated in July 2010, yet we have striven to keep true to the flavour of Rose's original concept...before endeavours fade.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Kelley
Format:Paperback
Rose Coomb's book is indispensable for anyone interested in touring the French and Belgian WWI battlefields. I visited the battlefields in December of 2002, following the detailed routes from the Michelin maps provided in the book. The descriptions of the events are brief enough that you can read them while at the actual battlefield sites, and they will greatly aid in your reconstruction of your travels when you develop your photos. Make certain that you go to the battlefields to pay homage to our brave and never forgotten Commonwealth soldiers.
"Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore."
Ecclesiasticus 44:14
"Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore."
Ecclesiasticus 44:14
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found that every WW1 site I entered had this book as a "must" on their reading list. After I'd browsed through its pages I had to agree. It's meticulously researched with all the CWG cemeteries described in great detail, neatly put into map sections with all the relevant information for visitors. It's also full of snippets of info about interesting graves eg VC winners, young soldiers, first & last men to die in WW1. For anyone seriously intending to visit several war cemeteries it is an invaluable tool - and a good read to boot. Highly recommended.
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It is wonderfull to see that this marvelous work is being kept up to date. It provides both routes and facts about the whole of the western front from the first world war. Originally written twenty five years ago it has now become an historical document in its own right while its revision has made sure that it is relevent to the modern traveller. Unfortunately the author passed away some years ago but she is well remembered and respected and I would recomend that anyone following this guide to the town of Ieper (Ypres) should add to their itinerary a stroll along the Rose Coombes memorial walk on the Ramparts of the town (Starts at the Lille gate).
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very good book
I had this book many years ago when l first went to the ww1 battlefields, this updated book still has the ease of use and information as before . Read more
Published 19 days ago by plug
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Just what was wanted
Incredibly detailed and also very moving. I love the methodical manner in which the book is set out with almost overwhelming detail. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ivan Cox
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Indispensible
For anyone travelling to France and Belgium this is a MUST, even if you think you're not a history buff it's such a great guide book , finding all those out of the way places and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. E. Huxford
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Before Endeavours Fade
I bought this as an upgrade to a much older version. For those people intending to spend a lot of time exploring the battlefields and memorials of World War 1 this is a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by D Murray
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Before Endeavours Fade
Bought this book after researching many, for my Husband and his son before they make their excursion to WW1 sites in France and Belgium. Read more
Published 19 months ago by N. J. Power
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Excellent tour guide
Bought this book second hand but it is like new. It covers all the battlefields and memorials. An excellent tour guide and a lot larger than I thought it would be. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sandi
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Battlefields of the First World War
For anyone interested in the history of World War 1 this book is a must. It is well presented, accurate in detail and an excellent publication.
Published on 14 May 2011 by Richard J. H. Howse
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Before Endeavours Fade
Before Endeavours Fade is the de facto guide to the Battlefields of The Somme and Flanders. It is simply an excellent guide for those who wish to pay their respects to the Fallen... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2011 by D. P. Wood
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A wonderful book
What a wonderful book written by a complete enthusiast. It is well regarded as the most interesting and although there are more modern and better illustrated guides out now do add... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by Pieter Carl
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The original and best
My review appears under the 1983 edition because that is what my much loved, and now very tattered, copy happens to be. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2010 by Stephen Bull
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