Step back in time and witness the harrowing journey from Bapaume to Passchendaele in 1917 through the eyes of Philip Gibbs. In his poignant account, Gibbs takes you on a gripping and emotional ride through the trenches of World War I. As Gibbs' vivid narrative unfolds, experience the horror and heroism of war like never before. But amidst the chaos and carnage lies a question that echoes through the battlefield: What drives ordinary men to extraordinary acts of bravery in the face of unimaginable adversity? Immerse yourself in the brutal reality of trench warfare, where every step forward is a step closer to death, and every moment is filled with uncertainty. Are you prepared to confront the grim realities of war and the indomitable spirit of those who fought? Join Gibbs on a journey through the heart of battle, where courage and camaraderie are the only things that keep soldiers going in the darkest of times. Don't miss your chance to experience the raw emotion and gripping drama of "From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917". Grab your copy now and honor the sacrifices of those who fought in the Great War. Witness history come alive in Philip Gibbs' poignant account of World War I, where every page is filled with the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917: The writing of British journalist, Philip Gibbs, is eloquent and magnificently descriptive. by Philip Gibbs: From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 is a collection of war dispatches and reports by British journalist Philip Gibbs. The book provides firsthand accounts of the battles and events that took place on the Western Front during World War I. Gibbs's eloquent writing and vivid descriptions capture the realities of war and the experiences of soldiers, offering readers a poignant and insightful narrative. Key Aspects of the Book "From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917": War Journalism: The book presents the work of Philip Gibbs, a prominent war journalist, and provides a valuable historical record of the events and conditions during World War I. Firsthand Accounts: Gibbs's dispatches offer readers a firsthand perspective of the battles and the experiences of soldiers, bringing to life the human stories and the harrowing realities of war. Descriptive and Evocative Writing: From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 showcases Gibbs's descriptive and evocative writing style, transporting readers to the trenches and battlefields of World War I. Philip Gibbs (1877-1962) was a British journalist and writer who reported extensively on World War I. His work as a war correspondent brought him recognition and accolades for his vivid and insightful reporting. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 stands as a testament to Gibbs's talent for capturing the human experiences and the immense impact of war.

Gibbs was one of five official reporters during the First World War, producing a number of books on the subject in addition to his journalism.

Excerpt from From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 Abank and not from the point of view of a swimmer breasting each wave or going down in it. Regimental Officers and men know more of the ground in which they live for a while before they go forward over the shell-craters to some barren slope where machine-guns are hidden below the clods of soil, or a line of concrete blockhouses heaped up with timber and sand bags on one of the ridges. They know with a particular intimacy the smallest landmarks there - the forked branch among some riven trees that are called a wood, a dead body that lies outside their wire, the muzzle of a broken gun that pokes out of the slime, a hummock of earth that is a German strong point. They know the stench of these places. They know the filth of them, in their dug-outs and in their trenches, in their senses and in their souls. I and a few others have a view less intimate, and on a wider scale. We go to see how our men live in these places, but do not stay with them. We go from one battle to another as doctors from one case to another, feeling the pulse of it, watching its symptoms. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.