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The first day of the Battle of the Somme of World War I (1914-1918) is still on record as having the largest number of deaths in any one day in any war. This book explores the myths of this infamous battle, and the use of mines, tunnels, gas and flame-throwers by the British in combination with innovative tactics such as smoke. Andrew Robertshaw analyses the first day of the battle, explaining how British tactics developed as a result of the experience of the Somme, and provides an overview of the events along the entire front line, examining the actions of two British Corps, VIII at Serre and XIII at Montauban.
Published | May 30 2006 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 96 |
ISBN | 9781846030383 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 43 b/w; 13 col |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Series | Campaign |
Short code | CAM 169 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
This brief account of that day, the first of a battle that would drag on for several months, sets the Somme in its larger context of World War I history. It explains the reasons for the disaster and discusses the British and German successes of that day. The book includes orders of battle for the BEF, French, and German units engaged, brief bibliography, and a description of the battlefield today.
Thomas R. Kailbourn, Military Trader Magazine
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