<p>"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917" offers a stark and unflinching look at World War I as experienced on the Western Front. Through the eyes of Philip Gibbs, this powerful historical account details the brutal realities of trench warfare and the immense human cost of the conflict. A vital piece of war correspondence, the book chronicles key campaigns, including those at Bapaume and Passchendaele, providing insight into the strategic and tactical decisions that shaped the war. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to confront the harrowing conditions faced by soldiers during one of history's most devastating wars. A significant contribution to the history of World War I and military biography, this volume remains a compelling and important record of a pivotal year in the conflict.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>