Publisher's Synopsis
""To Verdun From The Somme: An Anglo American Glimpse Of The Great Advance (1917)"" is a historical book written by Harry Brittain. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the Great War, specifically during the period of the Great Advance. The book focuses on the experiences of the Anglo-American forces as they fought their way from the Somme to Verdun. The author, Harry Brittain, was a British journalist who served as a correspondent for the Daily Mail during the war. He was present at many of the major battles and witnessed the horrors of war firsthand. In this book, he provides a personal account of the events he witnessed, including the battles of the Somme and Verdun. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the war. The first chapter provides an overview of the events leading up to the Great Advance, while subsequent chapters focus on the battles themselves. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the tactics used by both sides, as well as the weapons and equipment used in the war. One of the unique features of this book is its Anglo-American perspective. Brittain was one of the few journalists who had access to both the British and American forces, and he provides a detailed account of their experiences. The book also includes several photographs and illustrations that help to bring the events to life. Overall, ""To Verdun From The Somme: An Anglo American Glimpse Of The Great Advance (1917)"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the events of the Great War. It provides a unique perspective on the war and offers a detailed account of the experiences of the Anglo-American forces during this pivotal period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.