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Somme 1 July 1916 - Tragedy and Triumph

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - World War I

MSRP old price: $21.95


Product Info

Title
Somme 1 July 1916 - Tragedy and Triumph
Publisher
Category
Author
Andrew Robertshaw
Publish Year
2006
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.3"
NKG Part #
2147394094
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM169
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM169

Description

The first day of the battle of the Somme has always been perceived as a day of tragedy for the British Army, with the slaughter of 60,000 men on the battlefield. What seemed to be poor planning on the part of the British command meant that soldiers were sent into no man's land to face the horrors of uncut barbed wire and waves of German machine gun fire. However, there were triumphs amongst the tragedy. This book discusses the successes and failures of the British and the German forces along the frontline. It also offers a detailed account of the battle itself, following the actions of individual units throughout the day.

Contents:

Introduction
Chronology
Background to the Campaign
Opposing Plans
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Forces
The Campaign
Aftermath
The Battlefield Today
Bibliography
Index