The Battle of the Somme by Stewart Ross
This book places this key battle of the First World War into the context of the course of the war as a whole, as well as describing the battle and its long-term consequences. It answers key questions such as: Why was the Somme Valley chosen for 'the great push'? Why did Sir Douglas Haig believe that the battle must be won at all costs? and, What inspired General Rawlinson to command his men to walk across no man's land on 1 July, resulting in 58,000 allied casualties in a single day of fighting? Panels explaining the role of key players and strategies are scattered throughout as are fascinating photos and maps to illustrate this important part of British history.
This series is first class in content and presentation-- SLA v.49 no.3
Stewart Ross is a popular, prize-winning children's author. He has written over one hundred books for children, including many on 20th century history. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Stewart taught history, English and politics for ten years to children of all ages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750240222 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750240229 |
| Title | The Battle of the Somme |
| Author | Stewart Ross |
| Series | World Wars S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2006-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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