Description
Discover the harrowing story of bravery and sacrifice with 'The First Day on the Somme' by Martin Middlebrook. This essential history book captures the chilling and poignant recounting of the first day of the Battle of the Somme, which remains one of the darkest days in British military history. Published in 2016 by Penguin UK, this B-format paperback edition features 384 pages filled with firsthand accounts from the battlefield. Martin Middlebrook meticulously weaves together official military records and compelling narratives from survivors—ordinary men who were thrust into unimaginable horror during World War I. Their stories provide a vivid glimpse into the raw emotions and shocking realities faced on 1 July 1916, a day that resulted in over 60,000 British casualties. Readers will be drawn into the chilling atmosphere of No Man's Land as they learn how soldiers bravely climbed out of the trenches only to confront devastating machine-gun fire. 'The First Day on the Somme' is not just a recount of battles; it is a tribute to the courage and resilience of those who served. Perfect for history enthusiasts or anyone interested in understanding the personal impact of war, this book serves as a vital history lesson about sacrifice, valor, and the personal tragedies of soldiers. Capture this essential addition to your historical library today and delve into the heart of an unforgettable wartime narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141981604
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384
Description:
Martin Middlebrook's now-classic account of the blackest day in the history of the British army draws on official sources from the time, and on the words of hundreds of survivors- normal men, many of them volunteers, who found themselves thrown into a scene of unparalleled tragedy and horror.
The soldiers receive the best service a historian can provide- their story is told in their own words - Guardian
'For some reason nothing seemed to happen to us at first; we strolled along as though walking in a park. Then, suddenly, we were in the midst of a storm of machine-gun bullets and I saw men beginning to twirl round and fall in all kinds of curious ways'
On 1 July 1916, a continous line of British soldiers climbed out from the trenches of the Somme into No Man's Land and began to walk towards dug-in German troops armed with machine-guns. By the end of the day there were more than 60,000 British casualties - a third of them fatal.
Martin Middlebrook's now-classic account of the blackest day in the history of the British army draws on official sources from the time, and on the words of hundreds of survivors- normal men, many of them volunteers, who found themselves thrown into a scene of unparalleled tragedy and horror.
%%%Martin Middlebrook's The First Day on the Somme is a compelling and intensely moving account of the blackest day in the history of the British army.
On 1 July, 1916, a continuous line of British soldiers climbed out from the trenches of the Somme into No Man's Land and began to walk slowly towards dug-in German troops armed with machine-guns and defended by thi
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141981604
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384
Description:
Martin Middlebrook's now-classic account of the blackest day in the history of the British army draws on official sources from the time, and on the words of hundreds of survivors- normal men, many of them volunteers, who found themselves thrown into a scene of unparalleled tragedy and horror.
The soldiers receive the best service a historian can provide- their story is told in their own words - Guardian
'For some reason nothing seemed to happen to us at first; we strolled along as though walking in a park. Then, suddenly, we were in the midst of a storm of machine-gun bullets and I saw men beginning to twirl round and fall in all kinds of curious ways'
On 1 July 1916, a continous line of British soldiers climbed out from the trenches of the Somme into No Man's Land and began to walk towards dug-in German troops armed with machine-guns. By the end of the day there were more than 60,000 British casualties - a third of them fatal.
Martin Middlebrook's now-classic account of the blackest day in the history of the British army draws on official sources from the time, and on the words of hundreds of survivors- normal men, many of them volunteers, who found themselves thrown into a scene of unparalleled tragedy and horror.
%%%Martin Middlebrook's The First Day on the Somme is a compelling and intensely moving account of the blackest day in the history of the British army.
On 1 July, 1916, a continuous line of British soldiers climbed out from the trenches of the Somme into No Man's Land and began to walk slowly towards dug-in German troops armed with machine-guns and defended by thi