Beneath Flanders Fields

Truely MANIFICENT book about the "Underground War" - the activities of the military tunnellers and miners during World War One in Belgium and France, the Flanders-region.

Tunnels and mines were of great importance during the First World War. The tunnels and mines were dug to offer protection to the men, weapons and ammunition that were so needed - but also to blow up the enemy! The mines were dug until the end reached the enemy positions. At the end of this tunnel a huge amount of explosions would be placed in position to be detonated when needed.

This book tells the story of the men who did this type of work during the War - the circumstances, their tools, how they lived and worked. But the book also shows what they achieved: vast underground galleries and tunnels.

The book is written in English and is illustrated with HUNDREDS of photos, drawings, plans, maps and documents - a TRUELY FANTASTIC book!!