| Somme 1916 Contributor(s): Robertshaw, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459734203 ISBN-13: 9781459734203 Publisher: Dundurn Group OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I - History | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 940.427 |
| Series: Battle Story |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.9" W x 7.8" (0.20 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the bloodiest battles fought in military history -- this Battle Story will make you understand what happened and why. The Battle of the Somme raged from July 1 to November 18, 1916, and was one of the bloodiest fought in military history. It has come to signify for many the waste and bloodshed of the First World War, as hundreds of thousands of men on all sides lost their lives fighting over small gains in land. Yet this battle was also to mark a turning point in the war and to witness new methods of warfare, such as all-arms integrated attacks, with infantry units and the new Tank Corps fighting alongside each other. In this Battle Story, Andrew Robertshaw seeks to lift the battle out of its controversy and explain what really happened and why. Complete with detailed maps and photographs, as well as fascinating facts and profiles of the leaders, this is the best introduction to this legendary battle. |
Contributor Bio(s): Robertshaw, Andrew: - Andrew Robertshaw is an acclaimed First World War historian and was the lead historical consultant for Stephen Spielberg's War Horse. Amongst his many works he has written 24hr Trenchand Feeding Tommy for The History Press. |