SECOND UPDATED EDITIONInterest in the battlefields of The Great War has increased exponentially in the last ten years and credit for this must rest in large measure on the shoulders of Major and Mrs Holt. Not only did they pioneer the concept of 'Battlefield Tour' holidays but their books, of which this is the latest, have long been regarded as the bible for tourists making the pilgrimage to the scenes of battles whether in Flanders, Normandy, Gallipoli or Arnhem. The Holts have researched a much wider book than their earlier Somme and Ypres Guides and this is the first part of the results of their labours. The second covering the Southern battlefields is now available.NEW, FULLY UPDATED EDITION
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Major and Mrs Holt need little introduction. Not only did they pioneer the concept of battlefield touring, building up the Company that still bears their name but they have written numerous books which include their unrivalled Leo Cooper guidebooks to the Somme, Ypres, Normandy and Gallipoli. Market Garden is the fifth in this hugely successful series. Other works include My Boy Jack and The Better 'Ole, their life of the world famous cartoonist Bairnsfather. They live at Sandwich, Kent.
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By Chris Baker
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My own first faltering steps at making tours of the battlefields of the Great War were taken with a copy of Rose Coombs seminal work, "Before Endeavours Fade". At the time, it was just about the only battlefield tour guide and with revisions it has deservedly managed to retain its popularity for amateur battlefield tourists to this day. In recent years, the Battleground Europe series has added hugely to the availability of simple but highly informative pocket sized guides that allow one to progress from the first visit, to detailed studies of particular actions and locations, and even extended walks across fields full of significance. Tonie and Valmia Holt have already published a fine series of guides to the Ypres, Somme and other areas, so I must admit on first hearing of this book to questioning whether another guide book was really necessary. I am glad to say that I believe "The Western Front - North" is a good and worthwhile book, sure to find an important place in the market.
The book does not set out to give the visitor a step-by-step "turn left here, turn right there" route around the battle sites, but instead provides clear maps of a given area, and goes on to describe the key locations, providing some splendid photographs of each. The visitor can easily construct their own itinerary from the riches shown.
The guide does not take us out into the fields and woods to get a feel of the ground, but focuses sharply on the lasting visible legacies - cemeteries, memorials, museums, bunkers, and so on. As such, the utility of the book for the seasoned battlefield tourist would probably be rather limited, but for the fact that it covers some of the lesser known battlefields of northern France and Flanders.
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Battlefield touring has increased beyond all expectations in the quarter of a century since Toni and Valmai Holt operated their first ever guided tour to the trenches and historical sites of France and Flanders in June 1977. Much of the growth in interest over the years can be attributed to the publication of the now famous Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guides - the best selling, exceptionally detailed and superbly illustrated books, that anyone studying, or touring the battlefields, should not be without!
Each splendid volume includes a great deal of fascinating information, where historical fact is coupled with informed opinion . Full colour photographs, excellent maps and diagrams together with details of war cemeteries and memorials and useful tourist information (how to get there, where to stay and places to eat etc.) is included. With the easy to follow battlefield tour itineraries also featured, the reader is guided around the battlefields, through the countryside as well as villages, towns and cities, that are linked with battles and major actions of either the Great or Second World Wars.
This latest publication and its companion volume "The Western Front - South", are valuable additions to the existing titles in the series, which includes Ypres, The Somme, Gallipoli, Normandy Landings and Operation Market Garden. Much up to date information has been added, especially up dated maps together with information on recent developments, where new sites of historical significance have been found.
For the family history researcher, battlefield tourist, military historian, battlefield guide, student of military history or armchair enthusiast, this book certainly represents excellent value for money!
Each splendid volume includes a great deal of fascinating information, where historical fact is coupled with informed opinion . Full colour photographs, excellent maps and diagrams together with details of war cemeteries and memorials and useful tourist information (how to get there, where to stay and places to eat etc.) is included. With the easy to follow battlefield tour itineraries also featured, the reader is guided around the battlefields, through the countryside as well as villages, towns and cities, that are linked with battles and major actions of either the Great or Second World Wars.
This latest publication and its companion volume "The Western Front - South", are valuable additions to the existing titles in the series, which includes Ypres, The Somme, Gallipoli, Normandy Landings and Operation Market Garden. Much up to date information has been added, especially up dated maps together with information on recent developments, where new sites of historical significance have been found.
For the family history researcher, battlefield tourist, military historian, battlefield guide, student of military history or armchair enthusiast, this book certainly represents excellent value for money!
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By Graeme
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Excellent, used as research guide for battlefield tour I was 'guiding' on and is essential reading. Written in an easy style that will suit 'armchair' tourists, casual visitors and historians alike.
highly recommend reading before seeing the ground and again afterwards!
highly recommend reading before seeing the ground and again afterwards!
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A small and concise guide to take with you. Does everything that a visitor should need
Serious historians mayy want something more comprehensive though
Serious historians mayy want something more comprehensive though
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Very well written and a must for anyone wanting to visit this time in history.
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