In the Shadow of Hell

Almost every regiment in the British Army of 1914-1918 at one time detrained or marched through Poperinghe. Affectionately known as 'Pop', it became well-known as the birthplace of Talbot House, but was better known by the soldiers for being a place where they could relax, eat, drink and generally enjoy themselves when out of the line. This book brings to life Poperinghe as it was during the Great War, from the bombardments it suffered to the estaminets, restaurants, concert shows and brothels frequented by the troops. It is packed with interesting information on both the activities of the soldiers and the local population and identifies the places of entertainment as they are today.

(Bookdata)

Bli först med att recensera och betygsätt boken In the Shadow of Hell - du kan vinna 200 kr varje månad i tävlingen "Månadens recension".

Paul Chapman, age 46, founder and ex Chairman of Northampton branch of The Western Front Association is a keen historian and has been a member of the WFA for many years. Paul is also a member of the Talbot House Association, A regular visitor to France and Flanders, for a number of years he has arranged and escorted tours to the Ypres Salient. Paul's interest in the Great War on the western front stems from his paternal grandparents. His grandfather served with the Canadian Army Service Corps and after his demobilisation became, along with many fellow ex-servicemen, one of the first to join the ranks of the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission.

(Bookdata)