Breach of trust call of duty series, book 1 a breach of promise chivers sound library american collections audio breach of trust love inspired suspense outrunning the nazis. It was a cry that was repeated again and again, all along the attack line to the south, as more and more british troops, over a vast area, were seen to be advancing. Jun 18, 2016 the roaring of the shells was diabolical. Into the breach 1st edition by sebagmontefiore, hugh isbn. Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front lineto acts of heroism and moments of both terror planned as a decisive strike but fought as a bloody battle of attrition, the battle of the somme claimed over a million dead or wounded in months of fighting that have long epitomized the tragedy and folly of world war i. This book brings all these forces together into the mud and devastation of the tranches. Somme into the breach hugh sebagmontefiore lessons from. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. The author has uncovered some remarkable stories, as yet unknown, of action and heroism in the face of battle. Into the breach is a new history of the infamous world war i battle. Jan 08, 2019 somme into the breach hugh sebagmontefiore this is a detailed and harrowing book which took me some time to get into. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
His work has appeared in a variety of publications, including the sunday times and sunday telegraph, and he is based in london. Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front lineto acts of heroism and moments of both terror and triumphwe can counter, and even change, familiar narratives. Somme hugh sebagmontefiore harvard university press. In april 1992 a young man from a welltodo family hitchhiked to alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of mt. A painstaking chronological account of the hideously marred attack on the german entrenchments at the somme, julyseptember 1916a beautifully crafted, blowbyblow account with deep insight into the lives of these diverse young men. In the end this is a book for the serious, detail oriented military historian. Into the breach by hugh sebagmontefiore is published by viking.
Into the breach is a very fine addition to the now considerable library of books about the battle which try to relate its story to help us imagine, if not precisely understand, what took place in this small corner of a foreign field between july and november of 1916 and ended with 419, 654 british. I place the history in quotation marks because this is the new form of history it offers an impressionistic view based on multiple individual accounts never actually develops the why and where of. This is a detailed and harrowing book which took me some time to get into. Despite this, this book shows the extent to which the allied armies were in fact able repeatedly to break through the german front lines. Hugh sebagmontefiore books list of books by author hugh. No conflict better encapsulates all that went wrong on the western front during world war i than the battle of the somme in. Easy, thanks to montefiores deep knowledge and exceptional writing. The notion of battles as the irreducible building blocks of war demands a single verdict of each campaignvictory, defeat, stalemate. Historian shares incredible story of chelmsford soldier who fought during the battle of the somme.
While the somme resonates here in the western europe, and has captured the imagination during the centenary of the battle in 1916. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Hugh sebagmontefiores first world war history, somme. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Somme by hugh sebagmontefiore, 9780141043326, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I appreciate the scholarship but the lack of a narrative and lack of strategic context make this book difficult to recommend to the general reader. The sunday times top 10 bestseller on the greatest battle of world war one with groundbreaking new material on the soldiers experiences featuring newly discovered accounts from around the world. Into the breach was published as a hardback in june 2016 to coincide with the battle of the somme centenary. Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front lineto acts of heroism and. I place the history in quotation marks because this is the new form of history it offers an impressionistic view based on multiple individual accounts never actually develops the why and where of what took place. It has been hailed as the best book about the battle, which, though not an allied victory, was the beginning of the slide towards german defeat. Booktopia has somme, into the breach by hugh sebagmontefiore. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The first is that britain entered into a continental war totally unprepared in terms of weapons, particularly heavy artillery pieces, and in well trained massed manpower properly led at all levels of command. The book meticulously chronicles each of the battles on this one front and records that the same things happened again and again. See all books authored by hugh sebagmontefiore, including enigma. This new insight into the first world wars bloodiest battle finds the wounded taking solace in mythmaking and spiritualism. This book, though exhaustively researched, shows signs of hasty composition in the rush to meet the centenary deadline. Into the breach by hugh sebagmontefiore, hardcover. Hugh sebagmontefiore the notion of battles as the irreducible building blocks of war demands a single verdict of each campaignvictory, defeat, stalemate. Its subtitle, into the breach, is a notquite quotation from the agincourt speech in shakespeares henry v, the heroic. Hugh sebagmontefiore is the author of three best selling history books, two about the 2nd world war, and one about the 1st world war. He draws on previously unpublished sources from britain, australia. The brave escape of resistance fighter sven somme great escapes of world war ii and in the morning. Somme puts a human face on a massive military catastrophe. He weaves in these firsthand experiences, creating a remarkable portrait of life at the front. This is the story of a chelmsford soldier who fought at.
Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front lineto acts of heroism and moments of both terror. The notion of battles as the irreducible building blocks of war demands a sin. Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front line to acts of heroism and moments of both terror and triumph we can counter, and even change, familiar narratives. Combining years of historical research with compelling new first hand testimony, somme is a remarkable portrait of life at the front publishers description having read almost everything that has been written on this battle. Into the breach by hugh sebagmontefiore hardback, 2016 at the best online prices at ebay. No conflict better encapsulates all that went wrong on the western front during world war i than the battle of the somme in 1916. Into the breach book online at best prices in india on. It also contains some excellent maps which are clearly drawn. Ive taken the plunge and ordered lyn macdonalds book on the somme, working on the assumption that it follows a similar pattern to her book on passchendaele. I appreciate the scholarship but the lack of a narrative and lack of strategic context make this book difficult to. While the somme resonates here in the western europe, and has captured the. Jun 29, 2016 hugh sebagmontefiores magisterial somme.
Jul 18, 2016 the first is that britain entered into a continental war totally unprepared in terms of weapons, particularly heavy artillery pieces, and in well trained massed manpower properly led at all levels of command. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 11, 2016 hugh sebagmontefiores first world war history, somme. Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front line. Somme by hugh sebagmontefiore, 9780670918386, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. An extraordinary and fresh account of the most famous battle in world war one. Aug 01, 2016 but this kind of accounting leaves no room to record the nuances and twists of actual conflict. Its not a book to be enjoyed, but it serves as a salutary reminder of what the men at the front endured in the battles of the somme during the months from july to november 1916. Into the breach, reexamines the actions of the battle. Somme into the breach hugh sebagmontefiore lessons. No conflict better encapsulates all that went wrong on the western front than the battle of the somme in 1916. The book is well illustrated with photographs, some of which i have not come across before. Into the breach hardcover 30 jun 2016 by hugh sebagmontefiore author.
Photo shows british soldiers about to attack during the battle of the somme. Into the breach by hugh sebagmontefiore overview the notion of battles as the irreducible building blocks of war demands a single verdict of each campaignvictory, defeat, stalemate. He uses letters and diaries to resurrect the combatants as real men, husbands. Into the breach, the noted military historian hugh sebagmontefiore shows that by turning our focus to stories of the front lineto. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He includes not just the british viewpoint, but also the moving.
But this kind of accounting leaves no room to record the nuances and twists of actual conflict. Somme into the breach hugh sebagmontefiores latest history book is a searing account of the somme with some fresh insight and research. Into the breach an epic, heroic and captivating account of the most famous battle in world war one. Into the breach 1st edition by hugh sebagmontefiore isbn. Hugh sebagmontefiore is the author of the new book somme.
If only all military histories contained such good maps. Apr 17, 2017 hugh sebagmontefiore took advantage of the sommes centenary year to publish somme. The tragic loss of life and stoic endurance by troops who walked towards their death is an iconic image which will be hard to ignore during the centennial year. There was a great deal of helpful information which i was not aware of for example the fact that there were what was known as pals battalions, where recruits usually. It has been hailed as the best book about the battle, which, though not an allied victory, was the beginning of. Britain was still playing catch up when the somme campaign began.
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