The Somme: Heroism and Horror in the First World War
Autor Martin Gilberten Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 apr 2007
“Gilbert has unearthed fascinating details of the campaign . . . An unforgettable read.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
At 7:30 a.m. on July 1, 1916, the first Allied soldiers climbed out of their trenches along the Somme River in France and charged into no-man’s-land, toward the barbed wire and machine guns at the German front lines. In the months that followed, the fifteen-mile-long territory erupted into the epicenter of the Great War, marking a pivotal moment in both the war and military history as tanks first appeared on the battlefield and air war emerged as a devastating and decisive factor in battle. All told, there were more than one million casualties, with 310,000 men dead in just 138 days.
In this vivid account of one of history’s most destructive battles, distinguished historian Martin Gilbert tracks the experiences of foot soldiers, generals, and everyone in between. With new photographs, journal entries, original maps, and military planning documents, The Somme is the most authoritative and affecting account of this bloody turning point in the Great War.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780805083019
ISBN-10: 0805083014
Pagini: 332
Dimensiuni: 137 x 208 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: Holt McDougal
ISBN-10: 0805083014
Pagini: 332
Dimensiuni: 137 x 208 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: Holt McDougal
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Notă biografică
Sir Martin Gilbert was knighted in 1995 “for services to British history and international relations.” Among his many books are The First World War, The Second World War, The Day the War Ended, and Churchill: A Life. He lives in London, England.
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The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was among the bloodiest conflicts of all time. The aim was to end the stalemate on the Western Front - the result was carnage. In a total of just over a hundred days of fighting, the death toll reached 310,459. Half the bodies were never recovered. At the close of the battle, the British and French forces had not even reached the line they set themselves for the first day. Yet, despite its horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterised by incredible individual bravery.
In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the battle, Martin Gilbert, one of Britain's most distinguished historians, graphically recreates the tragedy. He interweaves individual stories, wartime documents, letters and poetry in a deeply moving, succinct narrative.
From gripping descriptions of struggles on the battlefield to poignant evocations of the memorials and cemeteries that stand there today, this is a definitive guide to the Somme. It is a story of unparalleled folly and heroism, from which, as it unfolds, there emerge deep implications that are shared by all wars.
The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was among the bloodiest conflicts of all time. The aim was to end the stalemate on the Western Front - the result was carnage. In a total of just over a hundred days of fighting, the death toll reached 310,459. Half the bodies were never recovered. At the close of the battle, the British and French forces had not even reached the line they set themselves for the first day. Yet, despite its horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterised by incredible individual bravery.
In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the battle, Martin Gilbert, one of Britain's most distinguished historians, graphically recreates the tragedy. He interweaves individual stories, wartime documents, letters and poetry in a deeply moving, succinct narrative.
From gripping descriptions of struggles on the battlefield to poignant evocations of the memorials and cemeteries that stand there today, this is a definitive guide to the Somme. It is a story of unparalleled folly and heroism, from which, as it unfolds, there emerge deep implications that are shared by all wars.
Recenzii
'A brilliant evocation of the battle'
'[A] characteristically workmanlike book.'
'Powerful'
'Tireless ... a day-by-day account of the fight, triumph and tragedy hand in hand'
'A superb book that works not only as history but as a guide for visitors to the battlefield today. Amongst the slew of new titles we can expect commemorating the battle, this stands unrivalled'
'Admirably comprehensive'
Praise for Martin Gilbert:
'In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something probably no historian but he could'
'A masterly panorama ... Gilbert never forgets - and never allows his readers to forget - that the "embattled armies" were composed of millions of individuals, that it is the human experience and the human cost that matters'
'An immensely readable epitome of one of the most complex events in history'
'Lucid, comprehensive and authoritative'
'Martin Gilbert is an exceptionally gifted historian with the zest to ferret out all kinds of source materials and the skill to analyse and to interpret them cogently and convincingly'
'[A] characteristically workmanlike book.'
'Powerful'
'Tireless ... a day-by-day account of the fight, triumph and tragedy hand in hand'
'A superb book that works not only as history but as a guide for visitors to the battlefield today. Amongst the slew of new titles we can expect commemorating the battle, this stands unrivalled'
'Admirably comprehensive'
Praise for Martin Gilbert:
'In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something probably no historian but he could'
'A masterly panorama ... Gilbert never forgets - and never allows his readers to forget - that the "embattled armies" were composed of millions of individuals, that it is the human experience and the human cost that matters'
'An immensely readable epitome of one of the most complex events in history'
'Lucid, comprehensive and authoritative'
'Martin Gilbert is an exceptionally gifted historian with the zest to ferret out all kinds of source materials and the skill to analyse and to interpret them cogently and convincingly'