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Attack On The Somme
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Author : Edward George Downing Liveing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
Attack On The Somme written by Edward George Downing Liveing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916 categories.
Describes the attack on the fortified village of Commecourt which began the battle of the Somme.
Attack On The Somme
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Author : Martin Pegler
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2006-09-15
Attack On The Somme written by Martin Pegler and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-15 with History categories.
The Battle of the Somme is fixed in the country's collective memory as a disaster—probably the bloodiest episode in the catalogue of futile offensives launched by the British on the Western Front. Over five months of desperate fighting in 1916 the British wrestled with the Germans for control of a narrow strip of innocuous French countryside. When the fighting petered out the British had barely pushed back the Germans from their original positions for a combined casualty figure of over a million men. But after 80 years this notorious episode in western military history deserves to be reassessed.Previously unpublished eyewitness accounts are used to give a fascinating first-hand view of the immediate experience of the fighting. As Martin Pegler shows, a revision in our assessment of the Somme, in particular of the tactics and the weaponry employed by the combatants, is overdue, and he challenges the traditional assumptions about the course of the battle and its future impact on the development of warfare.
Attack
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Author : Edward George Downing Liveing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
Attack written by Edward George Downing Liveing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916 categories.
Z Day 1st July 1916 The Attack Of The Viii Corps At Beaumont Hamel And Serre
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Author : Alan MacDonald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-03-03
Z Day 1st July 1916 The Attack Of The Viii Corps At Beaumont Hamel And Serre written by Alan MacDonald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-03 with Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916 categories.
The first day of the Battle of the Somme, Saturday, 1st July, 1916, was the worst day in the history of the British Army. More than 57.000 soldiers were killed or wounded in just a few hours. Nowhere was the cost higher and the return less than on the front of the VIII Corps which attacked the small French villages of Beaumont Hamel and Serre. The ratio of British to German casualties was a staggering 11 to 1. 'The Attack of the VIII Corps' provides a detailed account of the planning of the attack, explaining why it was doomed to failure from the very start and who was responsible. Drawing on British and German sources, the desperate fighting is described from both sides of No Man's Land. Over 200 photographs, maps and plans.
Attack On The Somme
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Author : Meleah Hampton
language : en
Publisher: Wolverhampton Military Studies
Release Date : 2016
Attack On The Somme written by Meleah Hampton and has been published by Wolverhampton Military Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with History categories.
The Battle of Pozières Ridge lasted precisely six weeks. In that time the 1st Anzac Corps, in whose sector most of the fighting took place, advanced the British line just over a mile and a half in a northwesterly direction. During this period of time the three divisions of 1st Anzac Corps rotated in and out of the line twice, each time conducting one or more offensive operations against heavily defended German positions. At its conclusion, the fighting around Pozières and Mouquet Farm had yielded very modest territorial gains at an enormous casualty rate. Although a study of 1st Anzac Corps, Attack on the Somme is not history of Australian endeavor. The Australian Divisions slotted into the British Expeditionary Force on arrival to the Western Front, and fought under General Gough at Reserve Army. There was nothing particularly remarkable about the corps - some members had had some experience at Gallipoli, but the majority were new recruits. The events at Pozières in July and August 1916, too, were absolutely representative of the 'average day on the Somme' for the British. Unlike the ill-fated first day of the campaign, or big days like the night attacks of 14-15 July, most days on the Somme involved only a small percentage of the line engaged in fighting the enemy in a limited, set-piece attack - just like any day on Pozières Ridge. The one notable difference about the 1st Anzac Corps of 1916 is the sheer volume of records left of its time on Pozières Ridge. The Australian Official Historian, C.E.W. Bean, ensured as much documentation as possible was saved for posterity. Orders and messages survive which are, in almost all other cases, simply not available for other contemporary British or Dominion troops. What they reveal is a wide range of operational approaches at all levels of command, even down to company level. On some occasions they enable the identification of individuals critical in the maintenance of a precarious position. These documents also reveal the point at which diversity and innovation could not flourish with the influence of high command. The Australian memorial at the Windmill carries the words of Charles Bean, who said 'Australian troops... fell more thickly on this ridge than on any other battlefield of the war'. This study of the battle reveals that more often than not, this was an unnecessary waste of lives and resources for the most negligible of gains, if any gains were made at all.
The Turning Point
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Author : Harry Perry Robinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
The Turning Point written by Harry Perry Robinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917 with Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916 categories.
Attack An Infantry Subaltern S Impression Of July 1st 1916
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Author : Edward G. D. Living
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2024-05-29
Attack An Infantry Subaltern S Impression Of July 1st 1916 written by Edward G. D. Living and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Step into the harrowing reality of World War I with "Attack: An Infantry Subaltern’s Impression of July 1st, 1916" by Edward G. D. Living. In this poignant memoir, Living offers readers a firsthand account of one of the most infamous battles of the Great War, providing a raw and unflinching portrayal of the horrors faced by soldiers on the front lines. Are you prepared to confront the brutal realities of war and bear witness to the sacrifices made by those who served? In "Attack," Living recounts his experiences as an infantry subaltern during the Battle of the Somme, offering vivid descriptions of the chaos, camaraderie, and carnage that defined the conflict. From the anticipation and apprehension leading up to the battle to the brutal and devastating aftermath, Living's narrative captures the full spectrum of emotions experienced by soldiers on the front lines. But here's the real question: Will you dare to immerse yourself in the brutal reality of trench warfare and confront the true cost of conflict? Are you prepared to honor the memory of those who fought and died for their country? Experience the courage and resilience of the men who served on the front lines. Join Edward G. D. Living as he relives the events of July 1st, 1916, and pays tribute to the bravery of his fellow soldiers. Don't miss your chance to gain a deeper understanding of the human toll of war. Purchase your copy of "Attack" today and embark on a journey through one of the most pivotal moments in military history.
The Battle Of The Somme
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Author : John Buchan
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
The Battle Of The Somme written by John Buchan and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX I SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S SECOND DISPATCH War Office, 29th December 1916. The following Dispatch has been received by the Secretary of State for War from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commanding-in-Chief, the British Forces in France: -- General Headquarters, 23rd December 191S. My Lord, I have the honour to submit the following report on the operations of the Forces under my Command since the 19th May, the date of my last Dispatch. 1. The principle of an offensive campaign during the summer of 1916 had already been decided on by all the Allies. The various possible alternatives on the Western front had been studied and discussed by General Joffre and myself, and we were in complete agreement as to the front to be attacked by the combined French and British Armies. Preparations for our offensive had made considerable progress; but as the date on which the attack should begin was dependent on many doubtful factors, a final decision on that point was deferred until the general situation should become clearer. Subject to the necessity of commencing operations before the summer was too far advanced, and with due regard to the general situation, I desired to postpone my attack as long as possible. The British Armies were growing in numbers and the supply of munitions was steadily increasing. Moreover, a very large proportion of the officers and men under my command were still far from being fully trained, and the longer the attack could be deferred the more efficient they would become. On the other hand the Germans were continuing to press their attacks at Verdun, and both there and on the Italian front, where the Austrian offensive was gaining ground, it was evident that the strain might become too great to be borne unless timely..
Somme
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Author : Hugh Sebag-Montefiore
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2016-07-01
Somme written by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-01 with History categories.
Rescuing from history the heroes on the front line whose bravery has been overlooked, and giving voice to their bereaved relatives at home, Hugh Sebag-Montefiore reveals the Battle of the Somme in all its glory and misery, helping us to realize that there are many meaningful ways to define a battle when seen through the eyes of those who lived it.
The Somme
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Author : Robin Prior
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-01
The Somme written by Robin Prior and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Somme, 1st Battle of the, France, 1916 categories.
"Despite superior air and artillery power, British soldiers died in catastrophic numbers at the Battle of Somme in 1916. What went wrong, and who was responsible? This book meticulously reconstructs the battle, assigns responsibility to military and political leaders, and changes forever the way we understand this encounter and the history of the Western Front"--Publisher description.