Paperback edition of the best-selling account of the archaeology of the First World War. Compelling case studies revealing the lives of individual soldiers. Graphic insights into the reality of trench warfare
This in-depth study explores the most renowned documentary film of the Great War, offering critical insights and analysis. It examines the film's historical context, impact, and the techniques used to convey its powerful message. The paperback edition is celebrated for its thorough research and engaging narrative, making it a valuable resource for both film enthusiasts and historians alike.
His washbasin was a mess-tin, his cooker - a small fire built into the wall, his entertainment - his friends, his fear - the man living in the trench on the other side of No Man's Land.
One of the bloodiest conflicts in military history, the Battle of the Somme raged from 1 July to 18 November 1916. It has come to signify for many the waste and bloodshed of the First World War as hundreds of thousands of men on all sides lost their lives fighting over small gains in land.
The Response of Some Established Civil Engineering Consultancies to Transformation
The book addresses the challenges in achieving transformation targets within the engineering sector, particularly focusing on the underrepresentation of Black professionals. It critiques traditional ownership models used by established consultancies and highlights the shortage of qualified Black engineers as a significant barrier. The author suggests a shift in focus towards developing experienced Black engineers rather than merely meeting generic equity and management targets. This approach aims to foster sustainable transformation in the industry over the long term.
Focusing on a specific 24-hour period, this book immerses readers in the harrowing experience of a British platoon during the Great War. Utilizing a battalion war diary, it meticulously details the assault hour by hour, showcasing the fierce defense against enemy attacks. A collaborative effort by historians and archaeologists enriches the narrative, while vivid images enhance the portrayal of the soldiers' struggles. This work offers a compelling and visually striking account of the realities faced by military personnel during one of history's most devastating conflicts.
The Tommy in charge was stirring a copperful of `Shackles' (soup made from the very dregs of army cooking and stirred with a stick). In this book he combines history, recipes and historical experiments to reveal how Army Cooks in the First World War fed millions of men everyday against the odds.
How much can you really find out about the Trenches of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more...* Was it always muddy?
What are the Universal Laws? How can you apply them in your life? How will change benefit you? These and other questions are answered in this enthralling book. It is a book about life, its struggles, its heartaches, but mostly about the indomitable spirit that human beings possess to see the goal to its fruition.
Špatný plán velké ofenzivy na Sommě roku 1916 se stal osudným celé generaci mladých mužů. Britští vojáci, kteří toho dne opustili zákopy, byli od počátku ztraceni – tváří v tvář německým dělům, která měla být dávno umlčena zničující dělostřeleckou přípravou. Šťastlivci, kteří se dostali až k německým zákopům, s hrůzou zjistili, jak skvělý přehled měl nepřítel o jejich pozicích. Co bylo ještě horší: taktika, která zničila armádu, byla nadále užívána. Ti, kteří 1. července 1916 vyslali Kitchenerovy dobrovolníky na smrt, tím vydláždili cestu k největší pohromě v dějinách britské armády.