Kershaw, Robert J.
24 Hours at the Somme
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753555484
- author:
- Kershaw, Robert J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W H Allen
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 126mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 2.8 centimetres (0, History, Military History, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Somme's First Day: A Devastating Reality On 1 July 1916, the British General staff placed its faith in patriotism and guts, believing that one 'Big Push' would bring an end to the Great War. Instead, over half of the present-day British Army lay dead, missing or wounded by sunset. This day marked a turning point in history, as hope died among the soldiers. Robert Kershaw draws on eyewitness accounts, memories, and letters to expose the true horror of that fateful day. By juxtaposing the British trench view against that from the German parapet, he sheds light on the human cost of war. Amidst the mud, gore, and stench of death, stories of humanity and resilience emerge, as well as tales of all-embracing comradeship and gritty patriotic spirit. However, it was this very emotion that ultimately led to thousands of young men sacrificing themselves on the Somme. This book provides a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of one of history's most tragic events.
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