Product Ref: MH-019
They called it Passchendaele by Lyn MacDonald (Second Hand)
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Through the voices of over 600 participants, Macdonald reconstructs the brutal campaign that culminated in the struggle for the ridge and village of Passchendaele. Rather than focusing on military strategy, she foregrounds the human experience: the mud, terror, and exhaustion, but also the camaraderie, humour, and resilience of the soldiers. Her narrative reveals the disillusionment of raw young troops—Tommies, Canadians, and Anzacs—who arrived eager to serve, only to face unimaginable conditions.
Themes & Features
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First-hand accounts from letters, diaries, and interviews
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Vivid portrayal of trench warfare and its psychological toll
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Exploration of courage, comradeship, and survival
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A poignant reminder of the cost of war and the endurance of memory
ISBN : 0140165096