Hislop, Ian
The Wipers Times
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573113512
- author:
- Hislop, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 116
- Genre:
- 21.59 x 13.97 x 0.61 centimetres, Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Wipers Times is a remarkable story of creativity and resilience during World War I. In the midst of the Somme's mud and mayhem, two officers discovered a printing press in a bombed-out building in Ypres and created a newspaper for the troops. What emerged was a resolutely cheerful and subversive publication, filled with comic sketches and spoofs, designed to lift the spirits of the men on the front line. This book tells the true story of the Wipers Times, a newspaper that brought laughter and levity to the trenches. With its unique blend of satire and humor, it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events in modern history. Through its pages, you'll discover the remarkable story of the Wipers Times and the men who created it, a testament to the power of creativity and humor in the face of adversity.
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