The Somme by Peter Barton
Peter Barton's landmark volume presents over 50 original panoramas of the battlegrounds of the Somme. They show what no other photographs can: the view from the trench parapet, and a great deal more. This revised edition also includes stunning new details of the use and misuse of an extraordinary network of 'Russian Saps' installed during the two months prior to battle. These tunnels beneath no man's land often brought the British - unseen - to within 10 metres of the German trenches, yet over-secrecy and poor communication led to most being left unexploited. In the sectors where they were employed, success was dramatic. Plus a host of previously unpublished personal testimony, and a fresh look at several unseen and forgotten aspects of the battle such as the Royal Engineers' Push Pipes, Bored Mines and huge Livens Flame Projectors. Here is the Somme as you have never seen it before. Praise for The Battlefields of the First World War: 'An extraordinary set of panoramic photographs that reveal the battlefields of the Western Front as never before.' The Times 'Astonishing ... made my heart sigh.' Independent 'Without doubt the best publication on the Great War in many years ... a superb piece of work.' Western Front Association
Peter Barton is a historian and film-maker. He authored the acclaimed The Battlefields of the First World War after researching the Imperial War Museum panorama archive for eight years. He continues to lead an ongoing project to trace, interpret and publish surviving battlefield panoramas - widely regarded as the 'missing link' for a full understanding of the First World War - from sources around the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849017190 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849017190 |
| Title | The Somme |
| Author | Peter Barton |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2011-02-24 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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