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Walking through Europe's battlefields today can evoke a sense of bewilderment—not for what remains visible, but for what has vanished. German photographer Alfred Buellesbach invites readers on a photographic journey through 34 legendary battlefields. A serene grain field in Austria was once the site of a massive knightly clash, while a tranquil forest conceals the grim history of the Battle of the Bulge. In the Somme, where over 1.5 million soldiers perished, sheep now graze over grass-covered trenches. Featuring 300 stunning photographs alongside text by Osprey editor Marcus Cowper, this work tells a poignant story that resonates with both armchair generals and travelers. Each battlefield is depicted through full-bleed panoramic images complemented by candid shots of the surrounding areas, including present-day cemeteries and memorials. This collection serves as a timeless tribute to landscapes forever marked by their brief moments of conflict. The featured battlefields span a wide range of historical events, from Alesia in 52 BC to the Seelow Heights in 1945, capturing the profound impact of war on these once-vibrant locations.
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Battlescapes, Alfred Büellesbach, Marcus Cowper
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- Released
- 2009
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Battlescapes
- Subtitle
- A Photographic Testament to 2,000 Years of Conflict
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred Büellesbach, Marcus Cowper
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN10
- 1846034140
- ISBN13
- 9781846034145
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, History, Technology & Engineering, Photography, Military History, Military, Europe, History of Europe, Battles
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- Walking through Europe's battlefields today can evoke a sense of bewilderment—not for what remains visible, but for what has vanished. German photographer Alfred Buellesbach invites readers on a photographic journey through 34 legendary battlefields. A serene grain field in Austria was once the site of a massive knightly clash, while a tranquil forest conceals the grim history of the Battle of the Bulge. In the Somme, where over 1.5 million soldiers perished, sheep now graze over grass-covered trenches. Featuring 300 stunning photographs alongside text by Osprey editor Marcus Cowper, this work tells a poignant story that resonates with both armchair generals and travelers. Each battlefield is depicted through full-bleed panoramic images complemented by candid shots of the surrounding areas, including present-day cemeteries and memorials. This collection serves as a timeless tribute to landscapes forever marked by their brief moments of conflict. The featured battlefields span a wide range of historical events, from Alesia in 52 BC to the Seelow Heights in 1945, capturing the profound impact of war on these once-vibrant locations.