All maps in the book are first class. I also like the old photographs of villages and landscape as it was, prior to the destruction which followed during 1914-18.

Jon Sandison

This volume covers the fighting around Langemarck in 1914, as the British and French desperately fought to defend the salient around Ypres.

The book covers the period from 20th October – 11th November 1914; at a shade over 200 pages it is able to do so in depth...

... With Jack Sheldon and Nigel Cave as authors, you know that you are in reliable hands, and the book does not disappoint. Jack Sheldon is well-known as a British authority on the German Army of the First World War, and this experience and expertise is evident throughout the book.

Argunners

A well-mapped volume and the quality of research and authorship are of the highest standard. This is another readable guide to events at Langemarck in 1914, with two drive and two walking routes. In short it is a most valuable Sheldon and Cave addition to the Battleground series.

Western Front Association

The book has a very strong and comprehensive narrative as well as all the facts and figures, directions and information for visiting the area you'll ever need. These books are ideal for those who want to learn more about the battles and the area, and for those travelling.
Part of an impressive first class series. 10/10

The Great War Magazine

As seen in the Burton Mail.

Burton Mail

This book is well-researched, well-written, and admirably illustrated. It is an essential guide for the visitor and an
interesting read from home.

As with the rest of the series, highly recommended.

Firetrench

The narrative moves along at a good pace and the authors have utilised quotes from some of the soldiers who were there to underline some aspects of the battle.
An excellent addition to an outstanding series.

Military Modelling Magazine

Pen & Sword’s ‘Battleground’ series is well-established, currently numbering over 140 titles. This volumes covers the fighting around Langemarck in 1914, as the British and French desperately fought to defend the salient around Ypres.

The book covers the period from 20th October – 11th November 1914; at a shade over 200 pages it is able to do so in depth. Whilst British involvement in the fighting ended on 24th October, the book covers the subsequent fighting between the French and German troops in order to provide a fully-rounded account of the action.

With Jack Sheldon and Nigel Cave as authors, you know that you are in reliable hands, and the book does not disappoint. Jack Sheldon is well-known as a British authority on the German Army of the First World War, and this experience and expertise is evident throughout the book. The action is presented from both sides, handily highlighted by a German pickelhaube or Tommy’s cap to provide a visual distinction between the two!

Nearly 50 pages are devoted to tours of the area (some crossover with Pen & Sword’s ‘Battle Lines’ series here perhaps). The tours direct the reader to many of the points of interest referred to in the body of the book, as well as the usual array of memorials and Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries.

Maps are plentiful; in addition Pen & Sword certainly haven’t scrimped on the images and a wide variety, both British and German, are reproduced.

This is another valuable addition to the Battleground series and will provide the reader with an excellent introduction to the fighting in this area in 1914.

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