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The Battle of the Somme raged from 1 July to 18 November 1916 and was one of the bloodiest fought in military history. For many, it has come to signify the waste and bloodshed of the First World War, as hundreds of thousands of men on all sides lost their lives fighting over small gains in land. Yet this battle was also to mark a turning point in the war and to witness new methods of warfare, such as all-arms integrated attacks, with infantry units and the new tank corps fighting alongside each other.
In Somme 1916: The Blasted Battle, Andrew Robertshaw seeks to lift the battle out of its controversy and explain what really happened and why. Complete with detailed maps and photographs, as well as fascinating facts and profiles of the leaders, this book provides an unparalleled introduction to this legendary battle.
Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
Timeline
Historical Background
The Armies
The Commanders
The Soldiers
Weapons
Tactics
Uniform, Equipment and Kit
The Days Before Battle
Preparations for the Somme
The British Army's Plan of Attack
'Bite and Hold'
The Ambitious Alternative
Preparing for Z Day - Artillery, Barbed Wire and Dugouts
The Other Side of the Hill - What Was the Effect?
Military Intelligence
The French Sector
The Battlefield: What Actually Happened?
The First Day
The Somme 2 July to 13 November
After the Battle
The Legacy
Orders of Battle
Further Reading
