Somme is still on record as the largest number of deaths in any one day in any war. This book explores the myths of this infamous battle and explains the underlying causes of the conflict, as well as the use of mines, tunnels, gas and flame throwers by the British in combination with innovative tactics such as smoke. Covering the first day of the ...
The Battle of the Somme is one of the most famous, and earliest, films of war ever made. The film records the most disastrous day in the history of the British army - 1 July 1916 - and it had a huge impact when it was shown in Britain during the war. Since then images from it have been repeated so often in books and documentaries that it has ...
These supplements enhance any school curriculum in history as they explore aspects of war, including army structure and the individual roles of the different ranks within them. Each title includes a glossary and index. Illustrations.
From a Roman legionary to a French sergeant in the Napoleonic wars, a Cheyenne brave, and a United States Marine, "A Soldier's Life" takes a close look at the uniforms, weapons, food and supplies of 35 different types of soldiers. Full-color photos.
Modern research methods - archaeological, historical, forensic - have transformed our view of the past. This is especially true of the history of the Great War. In this, the first comprehensive survey of this exciting new field, Andrew Robertshaw and David Kenyon introduce the reader to the techniques that are employed and record, in vivid detail, ...
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