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The Somme

the Darkest Hour on the Western Front
Aw_19
Aug 18, 2017Aw_19 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
It's an authoritative work but a bit too ponderous for me. Also, too long. I couldn't finish it and gave up after 70 pages. I think the author overuses long block quotes. There's virtually one on every page. And while I appreciate hearing the voices of those who fought in the battle, the quotes are not always the most readable. I would only recommend this for WWI and military history buffs seeking an intensely detailed recounting of the battle.