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Remembered: The History of the Commonweath War Graves Commission
Remembered The History of the Commonweath War Graves Commission Author:Julie Summers This lavishly illustrated book marks the 90th anniversary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which pays tribute to the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars. Charting the development of the magnificent cemeteries and memorials built in 150 countries, Remembered emphasizes the importance... more » of the commission's work not only in commemorating the dead, but also in preserving the sites of some of the most historically significant battles of the twentieth century.The first major illustrated history of its kind for almost fifty years
Includes specially commissioned images by renowned photographer Brian Harris, and a foreword by Ian Hislop
An engaging introduction to the work of the CWGC and its enduring relevance today« less