The Artois Battlefields

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this book explores the significant yet often overlooked battles fought in Artois, including notable locations like Neuve Chapelle and Fromelles. It highlights the evolution of the British Army's experience, particularly with its Indian contingent, and the strategic importance of towns such as Bethune and Lille. Through detailed accounts of the soldiers' stories and the cemeteries and memorials that commemorate them, readers gain insight into the personal histories intertwined with this lesser-known theater of war.