Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The British Army took more casualties at the Somme in World War I than in any other battle in any other war. English, Scottish, Irish and Canadian troops charged from their trenches with high hopes at dawn on July 1, 1916. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment suffered 80% casualties in the first ten minutes of German machine-gun fire; other unit losses were nearly as grievous.
This is the most complete guide to the Somme battlefield that has ever been published. Drawing on their 20 years experience touring the leading towns of the site, the Holts describe in detail the battle itself and the numerous monuments on the battlefield, including those of the 16th Irish and 36th Ulster Divisions. Also included are an unprecedented guide to German monuments and strong visual support featuring 300 color photographs and specially commissioned maps.
Synopsis
Major and Mrs. Holt's Battlefield Guide to the Somme is, without doubt, one of the best-selling guide books to the battlefields of the Somme. This latest updated edition, includes four recommended, timed itineraries representing one day's traveling. Every stop on route has an accompanying description and often a tale of heroic or tragic action.
Memorials, private and official, sites of memorable conflict, the resting places of personalities of note are all drawn together with sympathetic and understanding commentary that gives the reader a sensitivity towards the events of 1916.
Synopsis
This guide, the most comprehensive guide yet published, contains: descriptions of ever element of the battle woven into a kaleidoscope of human, literary and travel details; two different approach routes and four recommended, timed, itineraries; memorials large and small, sites of memorable conflict and the last resting places of the celebrated; and a full colour illustrations and detailed maps throughout.