The Marne Battle-fields (1914)

Step onto the fields where history unfolded in August 1914 and discover a guide that treats the Marne not only as a battlefield but as a travel destination. Filled with period photographs, the book shows the landscape as it appeared a century ago, from the rolling countryside to the lines of trenches and artillery positions. Each illustration is paired with concise notes that explain the significance of key sites and the movements of the armies.

Beyond the combat zones, the guide offers a snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century tourism infrastructure. Detailed listings of hotels, inns, and service stations show where soldiers and civilians alike found shelter, meals, and mechanical aid. The practical information—addresses, amenities, and even compressed‑air depots for tyre inflation—helps listeners picture what a wartime journey would have entailed.

Written in the style of the classic Michelin travel handbooks, the volume blends factual battlefield description with the everyday concerns of travelers. Listeners gain a unique perspective on how the Marne’s terrain was navigated, documented, and promoted to visitors long before the modern era of battlefield tourism.