Bibliograph

Somme, into the breach, Hugh Sebag-Montefiore ; read by Roy McMillan

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Somme, into the breach, Hugh Sebag-Montefiore ; read by Roy McMillan

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

history

Main title

Somme

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Responsibility statement

Hugh Sebag-Montefiore ; read by Roy McMillan

Sub title

into the breach

Summary

No conflict better encapsulates all that went wrong on the Western Front than the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The tragic loss of life and stoic endurance by troops who walked towards their death is an iconic image which will be hard to ignore during the centennial year. Despite this, this book shows the extent to which the Allied armies were in fact able repeatedly to break through the German front lines. The author has uncovered some remarkable stories, as yet unknown, of action and heroism in the face of battle. He weaves in these firsthand experiences, creating a remarkable portrait of life at the front

Target audience

adult

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