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(Subject: World War I - Western Front) An account of the Battle of the Somme, from the planning of the Battle through the four and a half months of the bitter fighting. A total view, the author takes issue with other historians, arguing that the battle was a victory for the British Army. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850523494) (Pagination: 192pp, 59 ills, maps, bibliography, order of battle, index) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) From the planning of the Battle through the four and a half months of the bitter fighting, this is a total view. The author takes issue with other historians, arguing that the battle was a victory for the British Army. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850523494) (Pagination: 192pp, 59 ills, maps, bibliography, order of battle, index) (Condition: vg in vg dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) Signs of use but text clean and unmarked. After nearly four years of war, Europe was weary of the stalemate and the terrible slaughter on the Western Front. The Russian Front had collapsed and the United States had abandoned her neutral stance and joined the Allies, so the stage was set for what would be the last year of the Great War. Barrie Pitt describes the savage battles that raged unceasingly along the Western front, to the Allied victory in November, 1918. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Papermac) (ISBN: 033338377X) (Pagination: 318pp illustrations map) (Condition: mass market paperback ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The famous Michelin guides to battles with plans of the battlefields, this copy with blue faded boards and contemporary adverts and photographs. French text. Tear at bottom of spine, gift dedication on title page. text clean. Condition reflects age and use. (Published: 1920) (Publisher: Michelin et Cie) (Pagination: 128pp, illustrations, maps.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) An account of the Kitchener Battalions of the Royal Berkshire Regiment in 1917. The third of a series of books produced by the University of Reading covering the role of the Kitchener Battalions of the Royal Berkshire Regiment in World War I, this one being concerned with their actions in 1917 on the Western Front. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: University of Reading) (ISBN: 0704911612) (Pagination: A4 format, 75pp, numerous b/w illustrations & maps/plans) (Condition: Mint in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) Pozieres was considered to be key to the battle of the Somme. The tiny village and nearby windmill were objectives for the British Army on the opening day of the battle on 1st July, 1916. Twenty three days and three major attacks later the 'key' was turned by the Australian troops of the 1st Division. When the Australians withdrew five weeks later they have moved the front line forward by 1500 metres. In doing so they had suffered more than 23000 casualties. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0436095807) (Pagination: xiv + 318pp, photos, maps.) (Condition: Very good in good dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The French edition of "Before Endeavours Fade" - the guide to the WWI battlefields on the Western Front. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: After the Battle) (Pagination: 123pp, 300 photos, maps) (Condition: A4 format. very good.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) A battlefield guide by Nigel Cave designed for both the battlefield visitor and the armchair traveller. The historical significance of each site is described in detail. Copiously illustrated with photographs supported by 34 maps, 11 in colour, the authors personal selection covers someof the most important sites in the history of both World Wars including Calais, Ypres, Dunkirk, Eperlecques and Wormhoudt. NB: This volume is not part of the Pen & Sword/Leo Cooper series (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Wharncliffe Publications) (ISBN: 1871647029) (Pagination: 168pp ills. maps) (Condition: card covers slightly edgecreased ow good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The Daily Telegraph War Books. The early battles of the war in France including the Battle of the Marne, Operations on the Aisne and the Struggle around Rheims. (Published: 1914) (Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton) (Pagination: 208pp) (Condition: Red Boards. Light foxing on end papers and page edges.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) "German Heroes on the Somme". A facsimile reprint of a booklet, now very rare, first published in 1917. It was issued to publicise the German film of the Somme, made in response to the British film, "The Battle Of The Somme" which had been received so favourably. German text. There is a French and English translation of the introductory German text. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: G H Smith & Son) (Pagination: 32pp, 26pp of photos, landscape format. Boxes) (Condition: New) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916, was the climax of Haig's plan to break the deadlock of trench warfare on the Western front. It foundered at the cost of 20,000 British soldiers killed and 35,000 wounded. An analysis of the policy, planning and action of the British and French armies. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Cassell) (Pagination: x + 178pp, illustrations maps, notes, index) (Condition: Good in edge-worn dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) Mass market paperback. pages browning ow g,previous owner name on endpaper. WWI. The Battle of the Somme 1 July 1916. The climax of Haig's plan to break the deadlock of trench warfare on the Western front. It foundered at the cost of 20,000 British soldiers killed and 35,000 wounded. An analysis of the policy, planning and action of the British and French armies. (Published: 1968) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (Pagination: 176pp ) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) McNair considered that the war was too close to be described from a strictly historical point of view and the chief object of the volume was the realisation of the emotions of the events experienced by himself and his friends. He describes actions at Naumur, the Marne, Aisne, Arras and La Bassee. (Published: 1916) (Publisher: Seeley Service) (Pagination: 310pp ills) (Condition: red boards stained. endpapers browning. text good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The first history of this heroic but disastrous engagement in the Spring of 1917 on the Western Front. It left a lasting rift between the British and Australian armies. The author draws on a wealth of unpublished sources from both Britain and Australia including eye-witness accounts. Previous owner name on endpaper. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: Spellmount) (ISBN: 1862270228) (Pagination: 220pp, ills, appendix, index) (Condition: Good in dustjacket. ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The Nivelle Offensive of 1917. In December 1916 General Robert Nivelle was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French armies fighting the Germans on the Western Front. He had enjoyed a meteoric rise to high command and public acclaim since the beginning of the war - he was a national hero. In return, he proclaimed he 'had the formula' that would ensure victory and end the conflict in 1917. But his offensive was a bloody and humiliating failure for France, one that could have opened the way for French defeat. (Published: 2015) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781781592922) (Pagination: 189pp, 25 b/w photos, 4 maps) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The Ypres Salient - A close and detailed look at the individuals and events in a collection of short colourful pen pictures or cameos of individuals, their units and almost forgotten episodes in the life of the famous salient in World War I. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0850523192) (Pagination: 192pp, 35 illustrations) (Condition: Very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) 80th Anniversary Edition. In addition to a year on year description of the major events, there are special features on Trench Systems and Daily Life, Poison Gas, Patrols and Raids, Communications, Medical services, Rest and Relaxation. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Bramley Books) (ISBN: 1858336473) (Pagination: Large Format. 221pp, numerous illustrations, maps) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) This study by leading historians of the First World War moves forward the debate on British leadership by examining the practicalities of command at all levels on the Western Front. Their analyses show a command and control system that was a good deal more flexible, robust, innovative and effective than was previously believed. Previous owner's name on endpapers. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Spellmount) (ISBN: 9781862270831) (Pagination: 224pp, 17 b/w photos, 4 maps) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) The author served in the South African Scottish in the South African Brigade, the Ninth Division, in France in WWI. Invalided out he joined the RAF and served with 102 Night Bombing Squadron at the front. He recounts the difficulty night-pilots had in finding the target and not hitting their own people in open warfare. He was among the first to see the use of parachutes when he witnessed the crew of a wounded Gotha bailing out. He also witnessed the barrage that broke the Hindenburg Line and opened the way for the advance to the Rhine. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Vantage Press) (ISBN: 0533060214) (Pagination: xviii + 173pp, 9 illustrations) (Condition: vg in rubbed dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) 1st July, 1916, the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, was the most disastrous day in the history of the British Army. There were 60,000 casualties including 21,000 killed and among the dead were over 100 local men from Lancashire. They came from Wigan, Leigh, Abram, Atherton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, Ince, Hindley, Standish and Tyldesley, and half have no known grave. This book tells the story of the battle in the words of the local men who took part. Signed by author. Previous owner name on title page, there are also some underlining and margin marks. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Private Publication) (ISBN: 0952431122) (Pagination: 106pp, illustrations.) (Condition: Good ) UL-XXXXXX