"Ypres to Verdun" by Alexander B. W. Kennedy is a photographic journey through the battle-scarred landscapes of France and Flanders after World War I. Using photographs, the book shows the widespread destruction caused by years of war, aiming to give both soldiers and regular people a clear picture of places they'd only heard about. We start with the author’s experiences at the Front in October 1918, when he saw the terrible impact of war on the land. Kennedy walks us through ruined towns and villages, sharing personal stories that highlight the immense destruction, and describes his decision to capture the war's aftermath in photographs. The book reflects on the courage and suffering of those affected, inviting readers to understand not just the physical ruin but the deep emotional scars left by the war.
Ypres to Verdun A Collection of Photographs of the War areas in France & Flanders
By Alex. B. W. (Alexander Blackie William) Kennedy
Witness the haunting devastation of World War I through powerful photographs, capturing the courage and suffering etched into ruined landscapes and the hearts of those who survived.
Summary
About the AuthorSir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy FRS, FRGS, better known simply as Alexander Kennedy, was a leading British civil and electrical engineer and academic. A member of many institutions and the recipient of three honorary doctorates, Kennedy was also an avid mountaineer and a keen amateur photographer being one of the first to document the archaeological site of Petra in Jordan following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy FRS, FRGS, better known simply as Alexander Kennedy, was a leading British civil and electrical engineer and academic. A member of many institutions and the recipient of three honorary doctorates, Kennedy was also an avid mountaineer and a keen amateur photographer being one of the first to document the archaeological site of Petra in Jordan following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
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