Somme: The Heroism and Horror of War by Martin Gilbert (English) Paperback Book

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The definitive story of the First World War's bloodiest conflict

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The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was among the bloodiest conflicts of all time. The aim was to end the stalemate on the Western Front - the result was carnage. In a total of just over a hundred days of fighting, the death toll reached 310,459. Half the bodies were never recovered. At the close of the battle, the British and French forces had not even reached the line they set themselves for the first day. Yet, despite its horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterised by incredible individual bravery. In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the battle, Martin Gilbert, one of Britain's most distinguished historians, graphically recreates the tragedy. He interweaves individual stories, wartime documents, letters and poetry in a deeply moving, succinct narrative. From gripping descriptions of struggles on the battlefield to poignant evocations of the memorials and cemeteries that stand there today, this is a definitive guide to the Somme. It is a story of unparalleled folly and heroism, from which, as it unfolds, there emerge deep implications that are shared by all wars.

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The definitive story of the First World War's bloodiest conflict, fought between July and November 1916. Published in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the battle.

Author Biography

Martin Gilbert is the Official Biographer of Sir Winston Churchill; his prolific output on this stubect include the one-volume biography, Churchill: A Life. Among his other books are: First World War, Second World War, D-Day and The Day the War Ended, as well as a magisterial three-volume History Of The Twentieth Century, and twelve historical atlases. Martin Gilbert was knighted in 1995. Two years later he was awarded a Doctorate of Literature at Oxford University for the totality of his historical work.

Review

A brilliant evocation of the battle - The Times[A] characteristically workmanlike book. - Daily TelegraphPowerful - BBC History magazineTireless ... a day-by-day account of the fight, triumph and tragedy hand in hand - SpectatorA superb book that works not only as history but as a guide for visitors to the battlefield today. Amongst the slew of new titles we can expect commemorating the battle, this stands unrivalled - Good Book GuideAdmirably comprehensive - Literary ReviewPraise for Martin Gilbert: - .In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something probably no historian but he could - John Keegan, The Sunday Times

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The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was among the bloodiest conflicts of all time. The aim was to end the stalemate on the Western Front - the result was carnage. In a total of just over a hundred days of fighting, the death toll reached 310,459. Half the bodies were never recovered. At the close of the battle, the British and French forces had not even reached the line they set themselves for the first day. Yet, despite its horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterised by incredible individual bravery. In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the battle, Martin Gilbert, one of Britain's most distinguished historians, graphically recreates the tragedy. He interweaves individual stories, wartime documents, letters and poetry in a deeply moving, succinct narrative. From gripping descriptions of struggles on the battlefield to poignant evocations of the memorials and cemeteries that stand there today, this is a definitive guide to the Somme. It is a story of unparalleled folly and heroism, from which, as it unfolds, there emerge deep implications that are shared by all wars.

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Details ISBN0719568900 Author Martin Gilbert Year 2007 ISBN-10 0719568900 ISBN-13 9780719568909 Format Paperback Imprint John Murray Publishers Ltd Subtitle The Heroism and Horror of War Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1936 Media Book Illustrations 24pp plus maps Pages 352 Death 2015 DEWEY 940.446 Publication Date 2007-04-19 Publisher John Murray Press Language English UK Release Date 2007-04-19 Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-05-09 AU Release Date 2007-05-09 We've got this

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