Official histories of the First World War are accounts of strategy and tactics, political and logistical considerations. After reading them many might ask why soldiers are rarely mentioned except in terms of military units. Even regimental histories devote more space to the plans and concepts than to the men used to implement the plans. This book was the first serious attempt to illustrate the humanity of the soldier on the Western Front, reflecting the war as they saw it from first shot to last. These tales, told to fellow men in the trenches, behind the lines, at base hospitals and at the estaminets and billets during rest periods, have been recorded here.
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About the Author:
John Laffin was a hugely respected and prolific military historian. He wrote many books after seeing active service himself. These include 'Jackbook', 'Tommy Atkins', 'Britiswh Butchers and Bunglers of World War One' and 'Secrets of Leadership', all published by Sutton.
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- PublisherSutton Pub Ltd
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0750935480
- ISBN 13 9780750935487
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages218