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Attack (Classic Reprint): An Infantry Subaltern's Impressions of July 1st, 1916: An Infantry Subaltern's Impressions of July 1st, 1916 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A frontline diary from the first day of the 1916 Somme assault. This gripping account presents a vivid, firsthand view of modern trench warfare, from preparation to the chaos of battle and the slow, painful path to medical care.
The author recounts the sounds, smells, and scenes of a large infantry operation, blending technical detail with personal, human moments. Sharp observations of trenches, barbed wire, machine guns, and artillery sit beside intimate, wartime camaraderie and the toll on soldiers.
- Follows the lead-up to an attack, including logistics, batteries, and the tense atmosphere just before the assault
- Describes the moment-by-moment experience of marching into No Man’s Land and confronting enemy fire
- Shows the confusion, fear, duty, and quick decisions of a subaltern under fire
- Offers a close look at medical evacuation, field dressings, and the harsh realities of hospital life behind the lines
Ideal for readers interested in personal war narratives, vivid battlefield imagery, and the human side of a defining World War I moment.
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Liveing Edward George Downing. b. Mar 1895; a. Sept. 1909; l. Jul 1912; St Johns Coll. Oxon; Exhr., 1914; BA 1920; MA 1925; 2nd Lieut 12th Lon. Regt., served in France, Palestine, Egypt. Capt., North Regional Director BBC.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This harrowing World War I memoir recounts the author's experience leading his platoon in one of the war's most disastrous battles, the Battle of Gommecourt. The author's graphic prose brings to life the horrors of trench warfare, the chaos of battle, and the grim reality of life and death decisions. The book also explores the camaraderie and courage of men fighting for a cause they believe in. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity and a reminder of the tragic cost of war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331249085_0
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