Remembered as one of the most brutal and devastating conflicts in history, the Battle of the Somme killed one million Allied and German soldiers. This book, profusely illustrated with 250 photographs, maps, and illustrations, tells the stories of the 51 men from the British and Empire Forces who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the conflict, the lives they led before the war, and if they survived (one-third did not) how they lived afterwards.
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Remembered as one of the most brutal and devastating conflicts in history, the Battle of the Somme killed one million Allied and German soldiers. This book, profusely illustrated with 250 photographs, maps, and illustrations, tells the stories of the 51 men from the British and Empire Forces who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the conflict, the lives they led before the war, and if they survived (one-third did not) how they lived afterwards.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780750915991.
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