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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written just after the heat of the battle and in the language of the time, this is the personal account of an ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Fleurbaix, Bapaume, Beaumetz, Lagincourt, Bullecourt, The Menin Road, Villers-Bretonneux, Peronne and Mont St. Quentin. Downing describes the mud, the rats, the constant pounding of the guns, the deaths, the futility, but also the humour and the heroism of one of the most compelling periods in world history. His writing is spare but vivid, and presents a graphic description of an ordinary person's struggle to survive. Walter Downing was a Melbourne law student before fighting on the Western Front, where he won the Military Medal. Written just after the heat of battle and in the language of the time, this extraordinarily moving account expresses in a brutally honest and personal way the ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Written just after the heat of battle and in the language of the time, this extraordinarily moving account expresses in a brutally honest and personal way the ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Fleurbaix, Bapaume, Beaumetz, Lagnicourt, Bullecourt, The Menin Road, Villers-Bretonneux, Péronne and Mont St. Quentin. Downing describes the mud, the rats, the constant pounding of the guns, the deaths, the futility, but also the humour and heroism of one of the most compelling periods in world history. His writing is spare, beautiful in its clarity and heart-breakingly vivid. Quite simply the finest and most graphic description of these actions ever written. Anyone with an interest in war and the ordinary person's struggle to survive must read this book. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 218 pages. 7.87x5.20x0.71 inches. In Stock.

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Soft cover. Condition: Good. 206pp. Wrap laminated in clear plastic. Light roll to spine. Pages a little toned.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. Written just after the heat of battle, in the language of the time, this is the personal account of an ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Downing not only offers a graphic description of war, but also of the humour and heroism of these actions. Num Pages: 218 pages, map. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BTM; HBG; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 242. . 2002. . . . .…

Condition: New. Written just after the heat of battle, in the language of the time, this is the personal account of an ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Downing not only offers a graphic description of war, but also of the humour and heroism of these actions. Num Pages: 218 pages, map. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BTM; HBG; HBJD; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 242. . 2002. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

8vo; pp. xvi+208pp. Map. Original wrappers, a very good copy. . Originally published in 1920. This edition has an introduction by the author's son. and reprints the Honour Roll of the 57th Battalion, A.I.F.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine paperback copy which is close to being as new except for some very, very light page end spotting. No spine creases at all. Please see photos.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. A firm straight book, owner's on first prelim, otherwise spotless inside and out, appears unread.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Written just after the heat of the battle and in the language of the time, this is the personal account of an ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Fleurbaix, Bapaume, Beaumetz, Lagincourt, Bullecourt, The Menin Road, Villers-Bretonneux, Peronne and Mont St. Quentin. Downing describes the mud, the rats, the constant pounding of the guns, the deaths, the futility, but also the humour and the heroism of one of the most compelling periods in world history. His writing is spare but vivid, and presents a graphic description of an ordinary person's struggle to survive. Walter Downing was a Melbourne law student before fighting on the Western Front, where he won the Military Medal. Written just after the heat of battle and in the language of the time, this extraordinarily moving account expresses in a brutally honest and personal way the ordinary soldier's experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

1st ed. thus stiff wrappers Nice Copy small octavo xvi + 207pp., An account of the major battles of the first AIF. Fictitious names but an accurate account. First published 1920, this new edition contains a Roll of Honour and a list of Survivors of the 57th Battalion 1916-18. Paper toning o/w nice copy.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Written just after the heat of battle and in the language of the time, this extraordinarily moving account expresses in a brutally honest and personal way the ordinary soldier s experience of one of the most horrific series of battles ever fought.Kl.

1st thus stiff wrappers Nice Copy small octavo xvi + 207pp., An account of the major battles of the first AIF. Fictitious names but an accurate account . First published 1920, this new edition contains a Roll of Honour and a list of Survivors of the 57th Battalion 1916-18.

1st ed. thus stiff wrappers Nice Copy small octavo xvi + 207pp., An account of the major battles of the first AIF. Fictitious names but an accurate account. First published 1920, this new edition contains a Roll of Honour and a list of Survivors of the 57th Battalion 1916-18.

reprint stiff wrappers As New small octavo xvi + 207pp., An account of the major battles of the first AIF. Fictitious names but an accurate account . First published 1920, this new edition contains a Roll of Honour and a list of Survivors of the 57th Battalion 1916-18.

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

1st ed. thus stiff wrappers Nice Copy small octavo xvi + 207pp., An account of the major battles of the first AIF. Fictitious names but an accurate account. First published 1920, this new edition contains a Roll of Honour and a list of Survivors of the 57th Battalion 1916-18.