An illustrated history of the deadly Somme offensive of 1916 - taking you to the frontline and beyond
Look inside: The Somme
Now showing spread :
Click on the large page spread* to take a closer look.
* The large page spreads will open in a new window.
The images can be quite large in file size so may take a short while.
Introduction
“Whole waves were swept by the fire. The dead lay in long rows where they had fallen, the wounded lay with them.”
It was a bitter battle of attrition that cost the British army 58,000 casualties on the first day alone; a five-month slaughter that ended in muddy stalemate. The 1st July 2006 marks the 90th Anniversary of this historic battle - journey to the frontline with this book and 60-minute DVD and witness one of the most momentous and ill-fated offensives of the Great War. Plus, bring the war home: accompanying genealogical information allows you to trace ancestors who fought or fell during this terrible conflict.- See how the battle unfolded, with archive images, film footage and interviews
- Find 'then and now' views of the battlefield that reveal the full, tragic story
- Discover the reasons behind the offensive, its impact and aftermath.
Product details
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405317474
Size: 216 x 276mm
Number of pages: 208
Publication date: 01 Jun 2006
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
are registered and/or unregistered trade marks of