Set against the backdrop of World War I in 1916, the narrative explores the intense challenges faced by British and allied troops amid conscription, devastating Zeppelin bombings, and significant naval and land battles. The grim realities of the Battle of Jutland and the staggering casualties at the Battle of the Somme highlight the resilience and determination of soldiers as they confront overwhelming adversity.
Featuring a rich collection of photographs from the First World War, this final volume of a five-part series highlights the visual history of the conflict through images published in contemporary magazines and newspapers. It showcases many rarely seen photographs, each meticulously numbered for archival purposes. The series not only preserves these historical images but also contributes them to the Taylor Library Archive, ensuring their availability for future editors and authors, while capturing the essence of the war year by year.
Covers the well-known battles of 1917 in a way rarely seen before.
The Great War Illustrated 1915 covers the 1915 Gallipoli campaign and the battles that commenced on the Western Front that year. Some images will be familiar, but many will be seen for the first time by a new generation interested in the war that changed the world forever.