| Somme 1 July 1916: Tragedy and Triumph Contributor(s): Robertshaw, Andrew (Author), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1846030382 ISBN-13: 9781846030383 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2006 Annotation: The first day of the Somme is still on record as having the largest number of deaths in any one day in any war. This book explores the myths of this infamous battle, and the use of mines, tunnels, gas and flame-throwers by the British in combination with innovative tactics such as smoke. Andrew Robertshaw analyses the first day of the battle, explaining how British tactics developed as a result of the experience of the Somme, and provides an overview of the events along the entire front line, examining the actions of two British Corps, VIII at Serre and XIII at Montauban. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I |
| Dewey: 940.427 |
| LCCN: 2007360588 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 7.3" W x 9.7" (0.68 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first day of the Battle of the Somme of World War I (1914-1918) is still on record as having the largest number of deaths in any one day in any war. This book explores the myths of this infamous battle, and the use of mines, tunnels, gas and flame-throwers by the British in combination with innovative tactics such as smoke. Andrew Robertshaw analyses the first day of the battle, explaining how British tactics developed as a result of the experience of the Somme, and provides an overview of the events along the entire front line, examining the actions of two British Corps, VIII at Serre and XIII at Montauban. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |