Buy this book on-line Norman, Terry : The Hell They Called High Wood: The Somme 1916W. Kimber, London, 1984 ISBN 0718305124
The Somme is acknowledged as one of the bloodiest rendezvous for battle this century. What began as attrition, ended in mutual destruction and is now chiefly remembered for its tragic loss of life. Bitterly contested and dominating the Bazentin Ridge, High Wood was a focal point of this battle area. Held by the Germans, High Wood was fiercely defended against infantry, cavalry and tanks - the latter deployed in battle for the first time. Norman has reconstructed the dramatic history of High Wood, and why its importance led to the hideous confrontation there. As he describes the combat, he vividly brings to life the Somme of 1916 with first hand accounts from participants. Equally he sheds light on the problems of high command and how some decisions inevitably led to more slaughter at High Wood. Retailer's price label to dustjacket front flyleaf. 256 pages, including index with maps and illustrations. (IS-NY-NWY-CtgBy). Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Norman, Terry : The Hell They Called High Wood: The Somme 1916. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, first editions, fine bindings, livres d'occasion and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |