Attack (Classic Reprint): An Infantry Subaltern's Impressions of July 1st, 1916: An Infantry Subaltern's Impressions of July 1st, 1916 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A frontline diary from the first day of the 1916 Somme assault. This gripping account presents a vivid, firsthand view of modern trench warfare, from preparation to the chaos of battle and the slow, painful path to medical care.

The author recounts the sounds, smells, and scenes of a large infantry operation, blending technical detail with personal, human moments. Sharp observations of trenches, barbed wire, machine guns, and artillery sit beside intimate, wartime camaraderie and the toll on soldiers.

• Follows the lead-up to an attack, including logistics, batteries, and the tense atmosphere just before the assault


• Describes the moment-by-moment experience of marching into No Man’s Land and confronting enemy fire


• Shows the confusion, fear, duty, and quick decisions of a subaltern under fire


• Offers a close look at medical evacuation, field dressings, and the harsh realities of hospital life behind the lines

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