Peter F. Barton Bücher

Studien und Texte zur Kirchengeschichte und Geschichte/Dritte Reihe/Bd. 4/4 - Vom Hochmittelalter zur Reformation

Experience the First World War's battlegrounds like never before, from the First Battle of Ypres to the grim mud of Passchendaele. This work presents stunning panoramas alongside poignant personal photographs and soldiers' recollections from the featured battles. The panoramic images, created by the British Royal Engineers for intelligence, resemble early satellite mapping. Photographers risked their lives, exposing themselves for extended periods to capture views typically seen only through a trench periscope. Many images offer a 160-degree field of view, revealing details like a soldier picking lice or a sniper in hiding. Spanning the entire Western Front, these photographs have a profound impact on general audiences while providing specialists with insights into a lost world, contextualizing other archives temporally and geographically. They challenge common perceptions of the war, depicting not only the tortured landscapes of mud but also fields of flowers, beaches, and standing churches. While desperate scenes exist, the work emphasizes that much of the conflict unfolded in a recognizable, real landscape, offering a nuanced understanding of the war's environment.

Unique panoramas reveal new truths about the Battle of the Somme, in association with The Imperial War Museum. Beginning on 1 July 1916, the battle marked the bloodiest day in British military history and became a symbol of suffering for many nations. The landscape of Picardy remains largely unchanged, making the Imperial War Museum's panorama collection the most complete 'then and now' impression of the battleground. This volume features over 50 extraordinary panoramas that provide starkly different perspectives than those typically imagined, including views from the trench parapet. New research sheds light on the controversial first day, exploring the perplexing choice of ordnance against German dugouts and the use of a network of 'Russian Saps' created before the battle. These tunnels brought British forces within 10 metres of German trenches, but over-secrecy and poor communication often left them unexploited. In areas where they were used, however, the results were dramatic. The book also includes unpublished personal testimonies and examines lesser-known aspects of the battle, such as the Royal Engineers' Push Pipes, Bored Mines, and Livens Flame Projectors. Accompanied by photographs, original maps, and specially commissioned drawings, this work offers a fresh perspective on the Somme.

Travel Guide and Art Guide in one. Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated.

The poetry of Peter Barton resonates with universal themes of longing and sorrow, capturing emotions that are both simple and profound. His work invites readers to engage deeply, encouraging multiple readings to fully appreciate the depth and beauty of his expressions. With a style that elicits approval from notable figures like William Carlos Williams, Barton's poems reflect shared human experiences that linger in the heart and mind.