The Story
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Binding is loose.
John Harris's The Somme: Death Of A Generation chronicles the devastating 1916 Battle of the Somme, a pivotal and tragic engagement of World War I. This powerful historical account details the strategic blunders, the immense human cost, and the profound impact on a generation of soldiers. The narrative uncovers the grim realities faced by the British and German forces, presenting a stark and unflinching portrayal of trench warfare. Harris illustrates the individual experiences amidst the large-scale catastrophe, arguing for the battle's lasting legacy on national memory and military doctrine. This essential work offers a poignant and authoritative examination of one of history's most brutal conflicts.
Description
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Binding is loose.
John Harris's The Somme: Death Of A Generation chronicles the devastating 1916 Battle of the Somme, a pivotal and tragic engagement of World War I. This powerful historical account details the strategic blunders, the immense human cost, and the profound impact on a generation of soldiers. The narrative uncovers the grim realities faced by the British and German forces, presenting a stark and unflinching portrayal of trench warfare. Harris illustrates the individual experiences amidst the large-scale catastrophe, arguing for the battle's lasting legacy on national memory and military doctrine. This essential work offers a poignant and authoritative examination of one of history's most brutal conflicts.
