Author |
Pneu Michelin (Firm) |
Title |
The Yser and the Belgian Coast: An Illustrated History and Guide
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Series Title |
Michelin's Illustrated Guides to the Battle-fields (1914-1918)
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Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The Yser and the Belgian Coast: An Illustrated History and Guide" by Pneu Michelin is an illustrated historical account written in the early 20th century. This guide focuses on the pivotal events and battles that took place in the Yser region and along the Belgian coast during World War I. It also serves as a practical guide for visitors, providing detailed itineraries and information about significant sites impacted by the war. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive narrative about the Battle of the Yser, starting with the strategic movements and engagements of the Belgian and Allied forces against the invading German Army. It describes the setting in detail, highlighting the geographical and psychological stakes, including the valiant defense by the Belgians and support from French troops. Furthermore, it introduces influential figures such as King Albert and General Joffre, while illustrating the transformation of the landscape due to the war. The initial chapters outline the intense struggles faced by the Belgian Army, establishing a dramatic context for the events that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
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LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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Subject |
Yser, Battle of the, Belgium, 1914
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Subject |
Belgium -- Guidebooks
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Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Guidebooks
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
49072 |
Release Date |
May 29, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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