Fields of War: Fifty Key Battlefields in France and Belgium: A Visitor's Guide to Historic Sites

by Mueller, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780982367704
• ISBN10: 0982367708
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-09
• Publisher: French Battlefields

Summary

Fields of War is a unique and practical travel guide dedicated to bringing visitors to the sites of important historical events. It presents fifty battlefields that are within a short driving distance of Paris or Calais. From encounters at Crecy and Azincourt to the confrontation of massive armies at Waterloo, Somme, and Bastogne, these fields of battle have remained essentially undisturbed; most still displaying physical evidence or striking memorials. Each battlefield description contains a brief historical overview and a tour of the major surviving landmarks and, in many cases, artifacts of the actual engagements. The tour routes are designed to be interesting and easy to follow with complete driving instructions. Extensively illustrated by sixty-five maps as well as forty-eight pages of historical and contemporary photographs, the book presents battlefield sites selected and organized to offer an enjoyable touring experience. It is an invaluable introduction to battles ranging from the medieval period to modern times.

Author Biography

During his long career as an executive with a major international corporation, Robert Mueller developed a love of travel and an enthusiasm for visiting historic locations. He caught the battlefield bug when, as a child, he visited Gettysburg. Retirement brought him the opportunity to visit and study the battlefields of Europe. After five years of on-site research, he completed Fields of War: Fifty Key Battlefields in France and Belgium, which has received three national book awards including First Prize in the Travel category. His descriptive format and engaging writing style bring the history and significance of battlefield locations to life. He is a member of the Midwest Writers Association and the Military Writers Society of America. Mr. Mueller holds advanced degrees in physics and business administration. He served his military service in the US Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam era. Born and raised in Chicago, Mr. Mueller and his wife, Nancy, now live in one of its northwest suburbs. They have three children and two grandchildren.