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The Battle of the Somme in 1916 highlights the grim reality of warfare, showcasing a joint British and French effort aimed at weakening Germany's military while attempting to gain territory. Despite the significant loss of over a million lives, the Allies managed to secure a mere 12 kilometers of ground, emphasizing the devastating cost of the conflict and the limited strategic gains achieved.
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Twelve Days on the Somme, Sidney Rogerson
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- Released
- 2020
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- Subtitle
- A Memoir of the Trenches, 1916
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sidney Rogerson
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781784385941
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Military History, Military Fiction, Wars, World War I (1914–1918)
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- The Battle of the Somme in 1916 highlights the grim reality of warfare, showcasing a joint British and French effort aimed at weakening Germany's military while attempting to gain territory. Despite the significant loss of over a million lives, the Allies managed to secure a mere 12 kilometers of ground, emphasizing the devastating cost of the conflict and the limited strategic gains achieved.