This is the most complete guide to the First World War Battlefield of Ypres that has ever been published. Tonie and Valmai Holt, have condensed the knowledge gained from almost a quarter of a century of researching, writing about, visiting and conducting groups around Ypres into this remarkable book. Here are concise descriptions of the military elements of the battles woven into a kaleidoscope of human, literary and travel information. There are recommended, timed itineraries, in each itinerary representing one day's travelling. Every stop on the routes has an accompanying description and often a tale of heroic or tragic action.Memorials large and small, private and official, sites of memorable conflict, the resting places of personalities of note - they are all here and joined together by a sympathetic and understanding commentary that gives the reader a sensitivity toward the events of 1914-1918 that can only be matched by visiting the battlefield itself. This is a guide book written by people who, because they have been directly involved in taking tours themselves, know the form and type of information that best serves the visitor to the battlefield. NEW, FULLY UPDATED EDITIONPACKAGED WITH A FREE, FULL COLOUR FOLD-OUT MAP WORTH '3.99
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to tour the battlefields of Flanders. A useful, if brief, intoduction to the history of the battles, bags of practical suggestions, a useful but complicated pull-out map. Great colour photography, with some well-planned itineries.
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This is without a doubt the best guidebook avaliable for visiting the sites of the Great War in Flanders.
Well written, easy to follow routes, every possible site of interest with excellent descriptions and anaecdotes. The enthusiasm of the authors for their subject is apparent on every page.
If you are planning a trip to Ypres or around, you are garanteed an excellent trip, using this superb book.
Well written, easy to follow routes, every possible site of interest with excellent descriptions and anaecdotes. The enthusiasm of the authors for their subject is apparent on every page.
If you are planning a trip to Ypres or around, you are garanteed an excellent trip, using this superb book.
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An absolute must for anyone visiting or wishing to learn more about the salient. The 'silent cities' seem completely out of place in such a tranquil environment. This book places all the events in context as well as providing 3 wonderfully thought out and worthwhile itineries. Wow!
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New Updated Edition
This updated edition of one of the superb series of Holt's guides is well worth the money. New pictures & new text reflecting the many recent changes in the area. Read more
Published 27 days ago by dino
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Comprehensive guide
We used this guide to locate some of the memorials and cemeteries in the Ypres salient. I've used their Somme guide too and both are excellent. highly recommended
Published 1 month ago by James Burke
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Great
Bought this guide as we are visiting the First World War Battlefields later this year looks really good . Will try it out soon in Ypres.
Published 1 month ago by Mason 1985
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good service
Exactly what we were looking for for our WW1 tour in May. Haven't done the tour yet but we are now able to plan our route.
Published 4 months ago by LFB
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Great Companion
This book is an ideal read for anyone going to the WW1 Battlefields, facts, photos, must see locations ensure you miss nothing of interest.
Published 4 months ago by K Y WALKER
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Generally excellent
This is an excellent guide to an area stuffed full of interest and detail. Some of the descriptions are brief but this is after all a guide, not an exhaustive directory. Read more
Published 6 months ago by CharlieBoy
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My grand dad was there from August 1914
Major and Mrs.Holt's Battlefield Guide to Ypres Salient (Major & Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide)
very useful book for those well known battlefields and also some lesser... Read more
very useful book for those well known battlefields and also some lesser... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Philip Creasey
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Holts Ypres Guide
A must have if you are visiting the area. The map is essential. Been 3 times to the area, 1st without the book and missed a lot. Read more
Published on 22 May 2010 by Michael Geen
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Appropriate for the object - not silly soggy American 'Love it; -
I visited Ypres in Sept 09 and bought the excellent book after for I had noted it there at £24!! (in Museum/Tourist Office) - and came back to Amazon UK. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by Mr. Peter John Smith
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Indispensable
I can not disagree with the other reviewers. This is an important book for anyone interested in the battles of the Ypres salient and is consistent with the Authors' other excellent... Read more
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