The Somme by Peter Barton
The Battle of the Somme began on 1st July, 1916 with the bloodiest day in British military history. After four months it had etched itself deeply into the collective memories of a dozen nations as an enduring emblem of suffering and loss. These panoramas illustrate the entire battleground.
"* Astonishing.. made my heart sigh' Independent * 'An extraordinary set of panoramic photographs that reveal the battlefields of the Western Front as never before. 'The Times * 'The book is a magnificent effort and most impressive - one could almost say unique' Lyn Macdonald"
Peter Barton authored the definitive The Battlefields of the First World War: The Unseen Panoramas of the Western Front after researching the long-hidden Imperial War Museum panorama collection for 8 years. He is secretary of the All Party Parliamentary War Graves and Battlefields Heritage Group.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845293994 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845293991 |
| Title | The Somme |
| Author | Peter Barton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2006-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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