somme, 1st battle of the, france, 1916

A panoramic illustration depicting the first day of the Battle of the Somme during World War I in 1916. Includes an author's note with annotations on the illustration, and an essay about the battle.

Chronicles the progression of The Battle of the Somme, which took place over the course of four months during World War II, and cost German, French, and British forces more than one million soldiers. Outlines the true nature of the conflict and its impact on World War I as a whole.

Presents a photographic history of the British offensive at the Somme during World War I; and contains archival images, maps of the campaign, panoramas of the battlefield, and interviews.

Offers a day-by-day reconstruction of the Battle of the Somme, from July 1 to mid-November, 1916, describing the actions of the British and German Armies and the men behind them.

Tracks the Battle of the Somme during the summer of 1916 through the experiences of the soldiers, generals, aviators, artillerymen, and nurses; and contains photographs, journal entries, maps, and documents from each stage of planning.

Describes the Battle of the Somme in July 1916, which cost the Allies fifty-eight thousand troops on the first day of fighting; and provides a short account of the Second Battle of the Somme in 1918.