Battlefield Trails - by Paul Johnson Paperback

About the Book

This compendium looks at pen portraits of a selection of soldiers on the Western Front who never returned home.

Book Synopsis

This compendium looks at the lives of a selection of soldiers of the First World War who never returned home. Presented in chronological order, the narrative covers both significant battles and lesser known actions on the Western Front, including Mons, Ypres, the Somme, Loos and Amiens. Each pen picture is accompanied by a portrait and additional images, bringing the reader face to face with some of those who fought and died in the trenches and fields of Western Europe and culminates in a poignant final tribute to their service. Complemented with archive black and white and colourised images, this book is an invaluable guide for those with an interest in the human story of the First World War as well as the battlefield tourist.

Review Quotes

'Johnson's careful handling of details, particularly in tracing each man's final resting place, elevates this book beyond a collection of mini biographies. It will be of interest to family members seeking to understand a little more about the fate of their wartime relatives, as well as to battlefield tourists eager to connect personally with the sites and the men commemorated at their chosen destinations.'--Tom Baker "Britain at War Magazine, January 2026"

About the Author

Paul Johnson is a recognized military and aviation researcher, historian and author, who has published a number of books covering various aspects of both the First and Second World Wars. He has worked as an historical consultant and contributor for both television, radio and projects of national remembrance.