Distant Crimson Fields - Two Sons, combines many of the chapters from two previous books, Two Sons and Red Earth and creates the complete story of two families during the first World War.In 1914 war breaks out between the major nations of Europe and two families prepare for an uncertain future. In the summer of that year John and Annie Williams from England and in Germany the Lehmann family reluctantly have to accept that sacrifices have to be made. Before the true horrors of the conflict become a reality each of the adult children of the two families rally to the cause. At first it's an adventure and an opportunity for each of them to make their mark.As the years of bloody war pass the possibility of injury and loss becomes a part of everyday life. There is little respite as the two families wait and hope.