Major and Mrs Holt's Pocket Battlefield Guide to the Somme 1916/1918: The Big Push: 1 July - 17 November 1916; the Kaiser's Offensive: 21 March - 25 April 1918; American/Canadian/french Sectors 1918.

Mrs Holt

ISBN 10: 1844153959 / ISBN 13: 9781844153954

Published by Pen and Sword, 2006

illustrated edition. 112 pages. 6.50x4.50x0.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1844153959

Synopsis:

The Somme is the epicentre for most people in the study of the First World War from a UK and Commonwealth perspective. Today the landscape and terrain are dedicated to the soldiers that fought and died there and Major and Mrs Holt's Pocket Guide to the Somme has been put together to take you around the area. This book, part of a new series of guides, is designed conveniently in a small size, for those who have only limited time to visit, or who are simply interested in as an introduction to the historic battlefields, whether on the ground or from an armchair. They contain selections from the Holts' more detailed guides of the most popular and accessible sites plus handy tourist information, capturing the essential features of the Battles. The book contains many full colour maps and photographs and detailed instructions on what to see and where to visit.

About the Author: Major & Mrs Holt are the Formost experts on battlefield touring. Their previous guides books including the Somme, Ypres, Gallipoli, Normandy and Market Garden (Arnhem), Western Front North, are all bestsellers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Major and Mrs Holt's Pocket Battlefield ...
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New