The series offers an in-depth exploration of the Ypres Salient battlefields through two films directed by Ed Skelding, featuring historian Nigel Cave. It combines historical insights with a detailed tour of significant skirmishes, war cemeteries, and notable locations from World War I. The collaboration between Skelding and Cave provides viewers with a rich understanding of the events and sites that shaped the conflict.
The book features a compelling narrative detailing major World War I battles, including the Somme, Ypres, and Gallipoli, enhanced by vivid color photographs. Acclaimed authors Michael Stedman and Ed Skelding aim to capture the unique spirit of each battlefield, coinciding with a British ITV mini-series on the war. The heavy illustration complements the storytelling, providing readers with a rich visual and historical experience of these significant events.
Contains 150 then and now pictures from official wartime collections and the author's private library to illustrate the battlefields as they were at the time and how they appear today.