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IN THE SHADOW OF HELL: Poperinghe 1914-1918 (Cameos of the Western Front)
IN THE SHADOW OF HELL Poperinghe 19141918 - Cameos of the Western Front Author:Paul Chapman The Belgian town of Poperinghe (the supposed origin of the term "poplin") was just far enough behind the British lines at Ypres to serve as a major rest area for the Western Front. Numerous enterprises catered to the soldier's every need, and the town could provide everything from spare insignia and uniforms to the fanciest meals to be had on th... more »e front. In a manner similar to the Battleground Europe series this volume covers the complete history of the town during the war and serves as a guide to wartime sites that have been preserved.« less