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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Forgotten Voices of the Somme by Joshua Levine Drawing on a wealth of material from the vast Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, this book offers insight into life on the front line: from the day-to-day struggle of circumstances to the white heat of battle and the constant threat of injury or death. It features contributions from soldiers of both sides and of differing backgrounds. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The definitive oral history of the most infamous and bloody conflict of the Great War1916. The Somme. With over a million casualties, it was the most brutal battle of World War I.It is a clash that even now, over 90 years later, remains seared into the national consciousness, conjuring up images of muddy trenches and young lives tragically wasted. Its first day, July 1st 1916 - on which the British suffered 57,470 casualties, including 19,240 dead - is the bloodiest day in the history of the British armed forces to date. On the German side, an officer famously described it as the muddy grave of the German field army. By the end of the battle, the British had learned many lessons in modern warfare while the Germans had suffered irreplaceable losses, ultimately laying the foundations for the Allies final victory on the Western Front.Drawing on a wealth of material from the vast Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, Forgotten Voices of the Somme presents an intimate, poignant, sometimes even bleakly funny insight into life on the front line- from the day-to-day struggle of extraordinary circumstances to the white heat of battle and the constant threat of injury or death. Featuring contributions from soldiers of both sides and of differing backgrounds, ranks and roles, many of them previously unpublished, this is the definitive oral history of this unique and terrible conflict. Notes Subtitled, The Most Devastating Battle Of The Great War In The Words Of Those Who Survived. This definitive oral history of the 1916 battle that claimed over a million casualties has been compiled by the acclaimed author of Forgotten Voices Of The Blitz and The Battle For Britain, both of which sold 50,000 copies. This intimate and sometimes bleakly funny portrait of life on the Front Line features an exclusive introduction by Richard Holmes. Author Biography Joshua Levine is an experienced oral historian and author of Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle for Britain and On a Wing and a Prayer. He has also had plays performed on the London stage and on Radio 4, as well as scripting a television documentary about 18th century London for BBC2. Review Joshua Levine is an experienced oral historian and author of Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle for Britain and On a Wing and a Prayer. He has also had plays performed on the London stage and on Radio 4, as well as scripting a television documentary about 18th century London for BBC2. Promotional The definitive oral history of the most infamous and bloody conflict of the Great War Review Quote Praise forForgotten Voices of the Blitzand theBattle for Britain: "Anyone who wants to learn about human courage and human endurance should read this account. It is more powerful than any drama, more convincing than any fiction." - Peter Ackroyd Promotional "Headline" The definitive oral history of the most infamous and bloody conflict of the Great War Details ISBN0091926289 Author Joshua Levine Pages 304 Year 2009 ISBN-10 0091926289 ISBN-13 9780091926281 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-10-01 Imprint Ebury Press Subtitle The Most Devastating Battle of the Great War in the Words of Those Who Survived Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.4272 Illustrations bw pics throughout Media Book Short Title FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE SOMME Language English Residence New York, NY, US Birth 1970 Publisher Ebury Publishing UK Release Date 2009-10-01 AU Release Date 2009-10-01 NZ Release Date 2009-10-01 Affiliation Dean Sluyter Position External Editor Qualifications M.D. Alternative 9781407025520 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145043661;

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