24 Hrs at the Somme: 1 July 1916

by Robert Kershaw

Book Overview

The first day of the Somme has had more of a widespread emotional impact on the psyche of the British public than any other battle in history. Now, 100 years later, Robert Kershaw attempts to understand the carnage, using the voices of the British and German soldiers who lived through that awful day. In the early hours of July 1, 1916, the British General staff placed its faith in patriotism and guts, believing that one "Big Push" would bring on the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753555484
• ISBN13: 9780753555484
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Wh Allen
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.0" x 7.7"