In Flanders Fields: The 1917 Campaign (2003 Folio Society edition) by Leon Wolff is a harrowing and meticulously researched account of the Third Battle of Ypres, better known as Passchendaele—one of World War I’s most futile and devastating conflicts. Originally published in 1958, Wolff’s narrative combines military strategy with visceral frontline testimony to expose the horror of the 100-day campaign, where British and Commonwealth forces, under General Haig’s command, fought through relentless rain, mud, and German machine-gun fire to gain mere miles of ground.
The Folio Society edition elevates this classic of war history with its signature craftsmanship: a sturdy cloth binding, archival-quality paper. Wolff’s unflinching prose—critiquing leadership failures and honoring the resilience of ordinary soldiers—remains as poignant as ever.
A vital volume for historians and collectors, capturing the senseless sacrifice of 1917 in a package worthy of its gravity.
