In Flanders Fields - Poets & Composers of the Great War

Advantages: Fascinating chronicle into the town of Ypres during World War I
Disadvantages: Upsetting to see the evidence of wasted life

..., civillians and soldiers alike. There is even a "tunnel" where you can experience what it might have been like in a trench in the form of noise. I am no expert on the Great War but came out of the museum knowing a great deal more, and together with the trip to the War Graves it was quite a profound experience. The museum also puts everything into a wider historical context as well as the details of the war itself, which really makes you understand the causes and consequences. CONCLUSION In summary I would highly recommend this museum if you are in Ypres for the war graves and Menin Gate (inscribed with the names of soldiers without a grave). It certainly makes you think of the sacrifices made for us all that time ago; more so the waste of those sacrifices less than a generation later in the WWII. PRICES AND OPENING HOURS... Read review

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Advantages: Good plot, graphics, polished gameplay
Disadvantages: None

...Gears of war 2 is the long awaited sequel to the massive game which helped give the xbox 360 some valuable points in the console war. Years later the sequel does the same where everything has been improved The story is very good by game standards as a professional writer has come on board just for its plot. It carries on from gears of war 1 but can be fully understood by an newbie as well. The gameplay has been polished in all areas and also features more enemies and variety than previous instalments The graphics and sound are top notch with great score kicking in the minute you try and take on a massive enemy. The level design is varied and detailed and one can clearly see bit of wall and ceiling come off after a firefight leaving the steel railings The single player has a good mix and never seems to dull and offers about 10-12 hours... Read review

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Advantages: An eye-opening experience, thoroughly absorbing
Disadvantages: Might be too 'real' for some people

..."IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields." John McCrae (1872 - 1918) IN FLANDERS FIELD MUSEUM is located on the upper floor of the Cloth Hall in the Grote markt, Eiper, or YPRES. The museum opened in 1998, replacing the dated WWI museum that had previously occupied the building. THE CLOTH HALL itself is a magnificent medieval edifice, but... Read review

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