Somme : the heroism and horror of war
Gilbert, Martin, 1936-20152007
Book
Fought between July and November of 1916, the Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest conflicts of all time. In this book, Martin Gilbert graphically recreates the tragedy, interweaving individual stories, wartime documents, letters and poetry in a moving and succinct narrative.
Main title:
Somme : the heroism and horror of war / Martin Gilbert.
Author:
Imprint:
London : John Murray, 2007.
Collation:
xix, 332 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2006.Includes index.Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-314).Filmography: (p. 314).
ISBN:
9780719568909 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.4272
Local class:
940.4272
Language:
English
BRN:
107836