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Eyewitnesses at the Somme

Author : Tim Cook
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1526714639
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Eyewitnesses at the Somme written by Tim Cook and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1915, news of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing and the slaughter at Gallipoli stirred tens of thousands of young men to go to war.They answered the call and formed battalions of the Australian Imperial Force. By the time the new recruits were combat ready, the campaign at Gallipoli had ended. Their battlefields became the muddy paddocks of France and Belgium.Based on eyewitness account, Eyewitnesses at the Somme traces the story of one of these battalions, the 55th, from its birth in the dusty camps of Egypt through three years of brutal, bloody conflict on the bitter western front.When the Great War ended in 1918, over 500 of the 3,000 men who served in the 55th had been slain and another 1,000 wounded. Eyewitnesses at the Somme, shares personal stories of Australian men as they stared down the horrors of war with determination, courage and comradeship. With chapters devoted to the significant battles at Fromelles, Doignies, Polygon Wood, Pronne and Bellicourt, this book tells the story of one battalion, but in doing so it encapsulates the experiences of many Australians on the Western Front.

Eyewitnesses at the Somme

Author : Tim Cook (Military historian)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781526714640
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Eyewitnesses at the Somme written by Tim Cook (Military historian) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Eyewitness on the Somme 1916

Author : Matthew Richardson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 147387811X
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Eyewitness on the Somme 1916 written by Matthew Richardson and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was the soldiers experience of the Battle of the Somme? How did the men who were there record their part in the fighting or remember it afterwards? How can we, 100 years later, gain an insight into one of the most famous and contentious - episodes of the Great War? Matthew Richardsons graphic account, which is based on the vivid personal testimony of those who took part, offers us a direct impression of the reality of the battle from the perspective of the ordinary soldiers and junior officers on the front line. He draws heavily on previously unpublished personal accounts letters, diaries, and memoirs, some never before translated into English to build up a multifaceted picture of the Somme offensive from the first disastrous day of the attack, through the subsequent operations between July and November 1916. In their own words, the soldiers who were caught up in the conflict recall in unflinching detail the fighting across the entire Somme battlefield. The narrative features the recollections of British, Commonwealth, French and American soldiers, and interweaves their testimony with descriptions left by their German adversaries. For the first time in a single volume, the reader has the opportunity to explore all facets of this momentous five-month-long struggle. Over 100 black-and-white contemporary photographs, many previously unpublished, accompany the text, whilst a selection of artifacts recovered from the battlefield is illustrated in colour. These striking objects bear silent witness to the ferocity of the battle, and often reflect some moment of personal tragedy.

Blood in the Trenches

Author : A. Radclyffe Dugmore
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1783463112
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book Blood in the Trenches written by A. Radclyffe Dugmore and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Captain A. Radclyffe Dugmore of the King's Own Light Infantry, this personal memoir provides an excellent account of the Great War up to the Battle of the Somme. A wide ranging and perceptive relation of events, Radclyffe Dugmore's pedigree as a professional writer shines through. In 1914, Radclyffe Dugmore travelled to Belgium as a civilian observer where he was wounded before spending a brief time in German captivity. These experiences gained Radclyffe Dugmore a highly unusual viewpoint for the opening battles of the war, that of a civilian, and later as a participant on the?front lines of the Somme.??Originally published under the title When The Somme Ran Red in 1918, Radclyffe Dugmore's memoir has sadly been long out of print. Yet what the author modestly described as 'Being a very egotistical account of my own personal experiences and observations from the early days of the war in Belgium to the Great Battle of the Somme in July, 1916' proves to be anything but that, consisting of a fascinating and rare account, sympathetically dedicated to the memory of the officers and men of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who fell in the Battle of the Somme.??This new re-print of Radclyffe Dugmore's classic volume is a worthy addition to the primary source literature of the Great War, and casts new light on the experiences of the brave men who saw the terror of the Battle of the Somme first hand.

Eyewitnesses to the Great War

Author : Ed Klekowski
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786492007
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Eyewitnesses to the Great War written by Ed Klekowski and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the novelist Edith Wharton, who toured the front in her Mercedes in 1915, this book describes the wartime experiences of American idealists (and a few rogues) on the Western Front and concludes with the doughboys' experiences under General Pershing. Americans were "over there" from the war's beginning in August 1914, and because America was neutral until April 1917, they saw the war from both the French and German lines. Since most of the Americans who served, regardless of which side they were on, were in Champagne and Lorraine, this sector is the focus. Excerpts from memoirs are supplemented by descriptions of personalities, places, battles and even equipment and weapons, thus placing these generally forgotten American adventurers into the context of their times. A special set of maps based upon German Army battle maps was drawn and rare photographs supplement the text.

Blood in the Trenches

Author : Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Blood in the Trenches written by Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Being a very egotistical account of my own personal experiences and observations from the early days of the war in Belgium to the Great Battle of the Somme in July, 1916"--A. Radclyffe Dugmore.

Snowy to the Somme

Author : Timothy J. Cook
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
ISBN 13 : 9781458739902
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (399 download)

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Download or read book Snowy to the Somme written by Timothy J. Cook and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1915, news of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing and the slaughter at Gallipoli stirred tens of thousands of young men to go to war.They answered the call and formed battalions of the Australian Imperial Force. By the time the new recruits were combat ready, the campaign at Gallipoli had ended. Their battlefields became the muddy paddocks of France and Belgium.Based on eyewitness accounts, Snowy to the Somme traces the story of one of these battalions, the 55th, from its birth in the dusty camps of Egypt through three years of brutal, bloody conflict on the bitter Western Front. When the Great War ended in 1918, over 500 of the 3,000 men who served in the 55th had been slain and another 1,000 wounded. Snowy to the Somme, shares personal stories of Australian men as they stared down the horrors of war with determination, courage and mateship. With chapters devoted to the significant battles at Fromelles, Doignies, Polygon Wood, Peronne and Bellicourt, this book tells the story of one battalion, but in doing so it encapsulates the experiences of many Australians on the Western Front.

World War I

Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780241631690
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book World War I written by Simon Adams and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. More than 250 photographs, illustrating the people, places, and stories of the conflict, give a unique eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "war to end all wars". DK Eyewitness World War I expertly illustrates the lessons of the First World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

The Somme

Author : Richard van Emden
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473855225
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book The Somme written by Richard van Emden and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic and brutal WWI battle is vividly recounted through the words and photos of the soldiers who lived through it. One of the most famous battles of the Great War, the offensive on the Somme took place in 1916, from July and November. It was there that Kitcheners famous Pals Battalions were first sent into action en masse. It was a battlefield where many of the dreams and aspirations of a nation, hopeful of victory, were agonizingly dashed. Because of its legendary status, the Battle of the Somme has been the subject of many books. Yet this volume is the first of its kind, in which the soldiers’ own stories and photographs are used to illustrate both the campaign's extraordinary comradeship and its carnage.

Witnesses To War

Author : Fay Anderson
Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780522860221
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Witnesses To War written by Fay Anderson and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witnesses to War is a landmark history of Australian war journalism covering the regional conflicts of the nineteenth century to the major conflicts of the twentieth: World War I, World War II, Vietnam and Bosnia through to recent and ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fay Anderson and Richard Trembath look at how journalists reported the horrors and politics of war, the rise of the celebrity journalist, issues of censorship and the ethics of 'embedding'. Interviews with over 40 leading journalists and photographers reveal the challenges of covering wars and the impact of the violence they witness, the fear and exhilaration, the regrets and successes, the private costs and personal dangers. Witnesses to War examines issues with continued and contemporary relevance, including the genesis of the Anzac ideal and its continued use; the representation of enemy and race and how technology has changed the nature of conflict reporting.

An “Eye-witness” Account of STALINGRAD: The Greatest Battle of the Second World War

Author : G. B. Bosque
Publisher : G. B. Bosque
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book An “Eye-witness” Account of STALINGRAD: The Greatest Battle of the Second World War written by G. B. Bosque and published by G. B. Bosque. This book was released on 2024-02-18 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: G.B. Bosque unveils a gripping narrative in "An "Eye-Witness" Account of STALINGRAD," taking readers on a visceral journey through the pivotal moments of the greatest battle of the Second World War. With an eye for detail and a heart pulsating with the vibrancy of life's undeniable truths, Bosque transforms historical facts into a riveting tapestry of non-fiction, capturing the reader's imagination from the first page to the last. In the opening chapters, Bosque delves into the heart of wartime Germany with the ominous initiation of the narrator, Heinrich Müller – entering the Wehrmacht. As the narrative unfolds, readers are seamlessly transported to the chilling battlegrounds surrounding Stalingrad, where the approach to the city marks the beginning of a harrowing odyssey. The author skillfully crafts the dawn of the attack, immersing readers in the strategic intricacies and the visceral battles that ensued in the heart of the city. Bosque's meticulous storytelling explores not only the military strategies of both sides but also the gritty reality of fighting in the industrial district. The unforgiving German attacks from the sky and winter conditions become tangible adversaries, shaping the ebb and flow of the conflict. As the Soviet forces mount a winter resurgence, the German Sixth Army finds itself surrounded, setting the stage for the dramatic surrender at Stalingrad. In the aftermath, Bosque paints a haunting tableau of the dead, the wounded, and the captured. The author navigates the reader through the grim realities of the post-battle landscape, unraveling the complexities of Stalingrad's enduring legacy. Each chapter unfolds like a cinematic sequence, transporting readers to the very core of the last century’s greatest confrontation. G.B. Bosque's exploration of Stalingrad goes beyond a mere historical account; it's an intimate journey into the depths of humanity amidst the chaos of war. The author's passion for unraveling the mysteries of existence, coupled with a unique approach to "purposeful fiction," transforms this non-fiction narrative into a riveting tale that captivates and excites. Bosque's literary revolution continues, democratizing knowledge and ensuring that the wonders of the world are not just understood but felt, with each page resonating with the beating heart of humanity. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the corridors of reality, where G.B. Bosque invites you to witness history as an eye-witness, unveiling the untold stories and enduring legacies of Stalingrad.

The Eye-witness

Author : Hilaire Belloc
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book The Eye-witness written by Hilaire Belloc and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Reporting the First World War in the Liminal Zone

Author : Sara Prieto
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319685945
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Reporting the First World War in the Liminal Zone written by Sara Prieto and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with an aspect of the Great War that has been largely overlooked: the war reportage written based on British and American authors’ experiences at the Western Front. It focuses on how the liminal experience of the First World War was portrayed in a series of works of literary journalism at different stages of the conflict, from the summer of 1914 to the Armistice in November 1918. Sara Prieto explores a number of representative texts written by a series of civilian eyewitness who have been passed over in earlier studies of literature and journalism in the Great War. The texts under discussion are situated in the ‘liminal zone’, as they were written in the middle of a transitional period, half-way between two radically different literary styles: the romantic and idealising ante bellum tradition, and the cynical and disillusioned modernist school of writing. They are also the product of the various stages of a physical and moral journey which took several authors into the fantastic albeit nightmarish world of the Western Front, where their understanding of reality was transformed beyond anything they could have anticipated.

Scorched Earth

Author : Gerhard Hirschfeld
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1781598606
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book Scorched Earth written by Gerhard Hirschfeld and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-07-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses in detail the experience of German warfare in the first World War, focusing specifically on the battle of the Somme. The Somme, together with other regions of northern France, had also lain under German domination. Its inhabitants had been rigorously suppressed and their possessions carted off as booty. Finally, during their 1917 withdrawal, the Germans had subjected the whole region to Operation Alberich, a retreat involving unparalleled brutality which left the population in occupation of a wilderness wrought by war (the "scorched earth policy"). A well-known, and well-researched account, the authors have combined their research skills to produce a book which includes private testimonies. Amongst these are many unknown or previously unpublished letters and diaries as well as numerous photographs.

The Eye of Command

Author : Kimberly Kagan
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472031283
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book The Eye of Command written by Kimberly Kagan and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important new work that will change the way we think about and understand battles

The History of a Crime

Author : Victor Hugo
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465576355
Total Pages : 687 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book The History of a Crime written by Victor Hugo and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The History of a Crime : The Testimony of an Eye-Witness

Author : Victor Hugo
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 147335045X
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The History of a Crime : The Testimony of an Eye-Witness written by Victor Hugo and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victor Hugo's documentary historical novel is an impassioned chronicle of the December 1852 coup d'etat in France engineered by the French President, who called himself “Louis Napoleon.” “History of a Crime: The Testimony of an Eye-Witness” offers a fascinating insight into mid nineteenth-century French history and is highly recommended for those with an interest in the subject. Victor Marie Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a French novelist, dramatist, and poet belonging to the Romantic movement. He is widely hailed as one of the most accomplished and well-known French writers, originally achieving renown for his poetical endeavours—the most notable of which are the volumes “Les Contemplations” and “La Légende des siècles”. Outside of his native country, Hugo's best-known works are his novels: “Les Misérables” (1862) and “Notre-Dame de Paris” (1831), commonly known as “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.