Liveing, Edward G D
Towards Gommecourt: Two accounts of British Soldiers on the Western Front During the First World War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857061195
- author:
- Liveing, Edward G D
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Leonaur LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.7 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Battle of Gommecourt Two Accounts of British Soldiers on the Western Front During the First World War by Edward G. D. Liveing and J. E. Hodder-Williams This book presents two personal accounts of the Battle of Gommecourt, a pivotal moment in the Battle of the Somme. The accounts are intertwined, with the first offering a detailed record of a platoon's actions and the second, written in the form of letters, exploring the experiences of an ordinary young man who became a veteran infantryman. The accounts provide a unique and riveting glimpse into the lives of ordinary soldiers on the Western Front. The first account is a valuable record of a platoon's actions, while the second offers a poignant and personal perspective on the human cost of war.
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