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A Guide to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Paperback, Main)
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A Guide to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Paperback, Main)
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List price R461
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A Guide to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission looks at an
extraordinary organisation carrying out an extraordinary task.
Establishing the CWGC required people of huge vision to turn this
terrible task into an international exemplar of how to honour the
dead. The great founders, including Rudyard Kipling, took their
task extremely seriously and devoted decades to designing and
delivering their vision. As they enter their second century of
operation, the CWGC Commissioners and staff around the world remain
dedicated to holding high the torch of remembrance, conserving
these special places so that the memories of those we look after
are never lost to time. This guidebook is intended to show you some
of the CWGC's treasures - to tell you more about a well-loved
organisation and who they commemorate. It reviews the records and
archives from the last century, explores the top CWGC sites
alongside detailed maps (including Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium;
the Thiepval Memorial, France; Kohima War Cemetery, India; Tower
Hill Memorial UK and more), highlights places not easily reached -
and those most challenging to maintain - and summarises a view for
the future. Trails for tours around Ieper (Ypres), Gallipoli, The
Somme and The 'Forgotten Front' are included in detail. Featuring
extracts from the remarkable archives in Maidenhead, which include
records from the Commission's foundation up to the present day,
this illustrated guide celebrates a century of dedication to the
fallen and the CWGF commitment to engaging the wider community in
the story of our common sacrifice and shared history.
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