See for yourself.
Get a first glimpse inside La Basse‑Ville 1917 through a carefully selected set of pages that reveal the depth, precision, and humanity behind this work.
In this extract, you’ll find:
- the opening foreword by the Mayor of Horowhenua,
- an insight‑rich introduction by historian Christopher Pugsley ONZM,
- the preface that explains how the project began,
- two sample chapters showing the blend of narrative, analysis, and on‑the‑ground fieldwork,
- a portion of the casualty lists and decorations roll,
- a look at the glossary that helps readers decode WW1 terminology,
- and a snapshot of the comprehensive index.
These pages offer a taste of the detail, research depth, and storytelling that run through the entire book — from the personal stories of soldiers to the meticulous reconstruction of events at La Basse‑Ville.
If you want to understand how deeply this book goes, start here.
