The Somme, 9781910500514
Paperback
A new revised edition of the landmark book presenting a detailed chronicle of the battle, day by day, unit by unit from 1 July to 19 November 1916. Published to coincide with the centenary of the Battle of The Somme with a new introduction by Professor Peter John Simkins MBE, FRHistS

The Somme

The Day by Day Account

$68.46

  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    30 June 2016

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Summary

This fascinating book is a significant approach to the conflict of 1916 and a practical guide for anyone wishing to see and understand how the battle evolved.The day-by-day layout is illustrated by a fine selection of photographs, many previously unpublished and all carefully linked to show specific details of each month’s fighting. Equally important are the 50 full colour maps illustrating trench names, fortresses and strong-points, jumping-off points, objectives and gains made. For the firs…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781910500514
ISBN-10:1910500518
Author:Chris McCarthy
Publisher:Unicorn Publishing Group
Imprint:Uniform Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:30 June 2016
Weight:602g
Dimensions:246mm x 189mm
About The Author

Chris McCarthy

Chris McCarthy joined the Imperial War Museum in 1976, first as a Curator of British uniforms and then as Conservation Officer. He is now retired, but continues to work on a long-term database project on the First World War. Chris is a member of the BritishCommission for Military History and an Honorary Research Fellow in War Studies at the University of Birmingham.

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