The book is a detailed account of the fighting around Ypres during April and May 1915. It is essentially a day-by-day record of the Second Battle of Ypres which draws heavily upon personal accounts, regimental histories and war diaries to present a comprehensive study of the battle in which Germany became the first nation to use poisonous gas as a weapon. Each phase of the battle (the Battle of Gravenstafel; the Battle of St. Julien; the Battle of Frezenberg Ridge and the Battle of Bellewaarde Ridge) is discussed in detail aided, where appropriate, by maps and photographs. The main text is accompanied by a number of appendices including officer casualties; Victoria Cross winners and the British Order of Battle for Hill 60 and the Second Battle of Ypres. SELLING POINTS: Describes-topically-the first use of poisonous gas in the history of warfare Will appeal to both the layman and the expert for whom there are comprehensive appendices Illustrated

Author Biography

John Dixon is a professional geologist who has experience in both civil and mining engineering projects in the UK, Australia and Peru as well as other parts of the world. Recently he has been devoting his time to a number of different aspects of the Great War and his published works include books on Second Battle of Ypres, the siege of Tsingtao and a number of papers and articles. He is a regular visitor to the battlefields of the Great War and is an active member of the WFA.