THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME – First & Second Phase (Complete Edition – Volumes 1&2)
THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME – First & Second Phase (Complete Edition – Volumes 1&2)

Author: John Buchan

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-11

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Battle of the Somme - First & Second Phase (Complete Edition - Volumes 1&2)', John Buchan meticulously chronicles the devastating battles of the Somme during World War I. The book is a vivid account of the military strategies, the harrowing conditions, and the human toll of this infamous battle. Buchan's writing style is both informative and gripping, offering a comprehensive insight into the historical context of the war. His attention to detail and ability to evoke the emotions of the soldiers on the battlefield make this book a valuable historical resource. The juxtaposition of personal anecdotes and strategic analysis adds depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in military history.' John Buchan, a distinguished Scottish novelist and historian, served as a soldier during World War I, which undoubtedly informed his writing of 'The Battle of the Somme'. His firsthand experience of war gives the book an authenticity and depth that sets it apart from other historical accounts. Buchan's commitment to preserving the memory of those who fought in the war shines through in this monumental work.' I highly recommend 'The Battle of the Somme - First & Second Phase' to readers who seek a comprehensive and immersive understanding of one of the most significant battles of World War I. Buchan's expertise and compassion for the subject make this book an essential read for anyone interested in military history.

The First Day on the Somme
The First Day on the Somme

Author: Martin Middlebrook

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2006-05-25

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1473814243

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A history of the British Army’s experience at the Battle of the Somme in France during World War I. After an immense but useless bombardment, at 7:30 AM on July 1, 1916, the British Army went over the top and attacked the German trenches. It was the first day of the battle of the Somme, and on that day, the British suffered nearly 60,000 casualties, two for every yard of their front. With more than fifty times the daily losses at El Alamein and fifteen times the British casualties on D-day, July 1, 1916, was the blackest day in the history of the British Army. But, more than that, as Lloyd George recognized, it was a watershed in the history of the First World War. The Army that attacked on that day was the volunteer Army that had answered Kitchener’s call. It had gone into action confident of a decisive victory. But by sunset on the first day on the Somme, no one could any longer think of a war that might be won. Martin Middlebrook’s research has covered not just official and regimental histories and tours of the battlefields, but interviews with hundreds of survivors, both British and German. As to the action itself, he conveys the overall strategic view and the terrifying reality that it was for front-line soldiers. Praise for The First Day on the Somme “The soldiers receive the best service a historian can provide: their story is told in their own words.” —The Guardian (UK)

The Cambridge Companion to British Theatre of the First World War
The Cambridge Companion to British Theatre of the First World War

Author: Helen E. M. Brooks

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2023-09-30

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1108481507

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The first comprehensive guide to British theatre's engagement with the First World War over the last century, providing accessible and lively coverage of theatre's role in the representation and remembrance of events, focusing on topics including regionality, politics, popular performance, Shakespeare, class, race and gender.

The Battle of the Somme, First Phase - Primary Source Edition
The Battle of the Somme, First Phase - Primary Source Edition

Author: John Buchan

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2014-02

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781295624713

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

A Source Book for Mediæval History
A Source Book for Mediæval History

Author: Oliver J. Thatcher

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-22

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13:

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A Source Book for Mediæval History is a scholarly piece by Oliver J. Thatcher. It covers all major historical events and leaders from the Germania of Tacitus in the 1st century to the decrees of the Hanseatic League in the 13th century.

Letters from Gallipoli
Letters from Gallipoli

Author: Glyn Harper

Publisher: Auckland University Press

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 177558111X

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Revealing and often heartbreaking, this collection of letters offers a powerful firsthand account of a pivotal event in New Zealand history: World War I's Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. Grouped in chronological order, the correspondence—gathered from archives, newspapers, and family collections—details the campaign's harrowing conditions and key events, from preparation and landing on the Ottoman peninsula to the December withdrawal. In these epistles, the intense emotions of the men who survived the trenches are made known, whether it be jubilation at ground gained or sorrow at the passing of friends. Biographical notes on the letter writers, historic photographs, and a comprehensive introduction are also included.

A History of Western Society, Volume C
A History of Western Society, Volume C

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2010-10-13

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0312640633

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Now from Bedford/St. Martin's, A History of Western Society is one of the most successful textbooks available because it captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. The tenth edition has been thoroughly revised to strengthen the text's readability, heighten its attention to daily life, and incorporate the insights of new scholarship, including an enhanced treatment of European exploration and a thoroughly revised post-1945 section. With a dynamic new design, new special features, and a completely revised and robust companion reader, this major revision makes the past memorable and accessible for a new generation of students and instructors.

Reporting the First World War in the Liminal Zone
Reporting the First World War in the Liminal Zone

Author: Sara Prieto

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-02-28

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 3319685945

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This book deals with an aspect of the Great War that has been largely overlooked: the war reportage written based on British and American authors’ experiences at the Western Front. It focuses on how the liminal experience of the First World War was portrayed in a series of works of literary journalism at different stages of the conflict, from the summer of 1914 to the Armistice in November 1918. Sara Prieto explores a number of representative texts written by a series of civilian eyewitness who have been passed over in earlier studies of literature and journalism in the Great War. The texts under discussion are situated in the ‘liminal zone’, as they were written in the middle of a transitional period, half-way between two radically different literary styles: the romantic and idealising ante bellum tradition, and the cynical and disillusioned modernist school of writing. They are also the product of the various stages of a physical and moral journey which took several authors into the fantastic albeit nightmarish world of the Western Front, where their understanding of reality was transformed beyond anything they could have anticipated.