This book details the actions of soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross during a specific, brutal period of World War I on the Western Front. It focuses on the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele, between July 31st and November 6th, 1917. The work meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to, during, and immediately following the acts of bravery for which these high honors were bestowed. It aims to provide a comprehensive account of the individual courage displayed amidst the overwhelming chaos and devastation of the battlefield.

This second edition of Paul Oldfield's work on Victoria Crosses on the Western Front focuses on a critical and harrowing period of World War I. The book is expected to appeal to serious students of military history and those interested in the individual acts of valor that occurred during the Third Battle of Ypres. Its detailed approach to reconstructing events and honoring recipients suggests a thorough and well-researched account.