With The British Army On The Somme: Memoirs From The Trenches (eyewitnesses From The Great War)
by William Beach Thomas /
2014 / English / PDF
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A rare and vivid account of life on the Battlefields of the Great
War, With the British Army on the Somme details the experiences of
war journalist William Beach Thomas. One of only five men chosen in
1915 to document the war from the Western Front, Thomas was in the
terrifying and unique position of supplying the people of England
with a glimpse of the Somme.
A rare and vivid account of life on the Battlefields of the Great
War, With the British Army on the Somme details the experiences of
war journalist William Beach Thomas. One of only five men chosen in
1915 to document the war from the Western Front, Thomas was in the
terrifying and unique position of supplying the people of England
with a glimpse of the Somme.
Whilst working for the Daily Mail, sections of Thomas’ reporting
featured in the newspaper in 1916. However, those excerpts
appearing here have for the most part been rewritten to fill in the
gaps left by the war censors during the war. First published in
1917 by Methuen & Co., under the title With the British on the
Somme, Thomas’ account provides a stark and unwavering account on
what was one of humanities bloodiest battles. Moving and intriguing
in equal parts, this book is sure to resonate with generations yet
to come.
Whilst working for the Daily Mail, sections of Thomas’ reporting
featured in the newspaper in 1916. However, those excerpts
appearing here have for the most part been rewritten to fill in the
gaps left by the war censors during the war. First published in
1917 by Methuen & Co., under the title With the British on the
Somme, Thomas’ account provides a stark and unwavering account on
what was one of humanities bloodiest battles. Moving and intriguing
in equal parts, this book is sure to resonate with generations yet
to come.