Somme Battles: The Big Push: 1 July - 17 November 1916; The Kaiser's Offensive: 21 March - 25 April 1918; American/Canadian/French Sectors 1918.

by Tonie Holt, Valmai Holt

The Somme is the epicenter for most people in the study of the First World War from a UK and Commonwealth perspective. Today the landscape and terrain are dedicated to the soldiers that fought and died there and Major and Mrs. Holt's Pocket Guide to the Somme has been put together to take you around the area.

This book, part of a new series of guides, is designed conveniently in a small size, for those who have only limited time to visit, or who are simply interested in as an introduction to the historic battlefields, whether on the ground or from an armchair. They contain selections from the Holts' more detailed guides of the most popular and accessible sites plus hand tourist information, capturing the essential features of the Battles.

The book contains many full color maps and photographs and detailed instructions on what to see and where to visit.

112 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Pete daPixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The essential pocket sized battlefield guide to the Somme area.

[Paul Devall · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book if you are planning a trip across to France to visit the Somme Battlefields.