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Somme 1916

Gliddon, Gerald, 1937-2011
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The Battle of the Somme is remembered as one of the most tragic and horrific battles of WWI. On the first day alone nearly 19,000 British troops were killed. This book tells the stories of 51 soldiers from the Commonwealth and Empire armies whose bravery was rewarded with the Victoria Cross.
Main title:
Somme 1916 / Gerald Gliddon.
Imprint:
Stroud : History, 2011.
Collation:
268 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: as V.C.s of the Somme. Norwich: Gliddon, 1991.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780752463032 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.4272
Language:
English
BRN:
250086
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