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The Battle of the Somme is the most emotive battle of the First World War. On the very first day almost 60,000 British soldiers were casualties. This book, blending military and social history, is certain to become the stand ard guide to the Somme '
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We have been visiting the Somme for over 25 years.
The Somme is to the British what Gettysburg or Yorktown are to the Americans. We know them all well and have conducted hundreds of tourists around each of them. If you are visiting the Somme in mind or body this book gives you the answers to the questions that we have been asked by hundreds of people. It has over 130 colour photos and comes complete with a separate four colour map showing battle lines, bunkers, cemeteries, memorials and grid references linked to the book entries. You learn how to get to places, how long it will take and how long to stay as well as what happened. There are suggested itineraries and tourist information.We use the book ourselves!
The Somme is to the British what Gettysburg or Yorktown are to the Americans. We know them all well and have conducted hundreds of tourists around each of them. If you are visiting the Somme in mind or body this book gives you the answers to the questions that we have been asked by hundreds of people. It has over 130 colour photos and comes complete with a separate four colour map showing battle lines, bunkers, cemeteries, memorials and grid references linked to the book entries. You learn how to get to places, how long it will take and how long to stay as well as what happened. There are suggested itineraries and tourist information.We use the book ourselves!
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just returned from the Somme - this book is 'the Bible', an absolute must for visitng the region (you'll find most visitors and B&Bs have them!). It is well laid out and easy to follow, and covers everything you want to know. I would advise having a brief read before visting the area, as it is worth planning your trips in advance. I also like the way it gives a brief story behind the memorials (or important people mentioned). I have one small criticism, there are some errors in the text or the map, but you can sort them out between the text, the map and the pictures in the book!
I found the map very useful (it was the only map of the area I had with me) and from it I found everything I wanted to!!
I found the map very useful (it was the only map of the area I had with me) and from it I found everything I wanted to!!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having researched the Somme, 1916 for more than 30 years, I was interested in this guide book for obvious reasons. Overall, its a good effort for first time visitors. Good maps and pictures. It doesnt decribe the battle actions in great detail, it is not meant to. The routes are easy to follow, even some remote areas around the Ancre region are well covered. There is an abundance of material for those students who wish to know a lot more about the great battles of 1916, but you cannot go far wrong by beginning with this.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Put quite simply, if you're visiting The Somme, please take this book with you. My visit was made all the better thanks to this little gem. It won't allow you to miss a thing and gives teriffic background on the places you'll visit.
While standing in Cemeteries containing over 5,000 graves you'll certainly shed a tear or two so take plenty of tissues! The whole Somme region is a huge burial ground and cemeteries and memorials appear from nowhere everywhere you look. When you come across one simply stop your car, take out this book, and you'll be able to read all about the memorial that stands before you.
My wife and I will certainly visit this very moving area of France again and this superb book will accompany us again as we tour The Somme's 'Silent Cities'.
While standing in Cemeteries containing over 5,000 graves you'll certainly shed a tear or two so take plenty of tissues! The whole Somme region is a huge burial ground and cemeteries and memorials appear from nowhere everywhere you look. When you come across one simply stop your car, take out this book, and you'll be able to read all about the memorial that stands before you.
My wife and I will certainly visit this very moving area of France again and this superb book will accompany us again as we tour The Somme's 'Silent Cities'.
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Major &Mrs Holts Battlefield Guide to the Somme
Just had a trip to the Somme & the guide and map were indispensible, Excellent
could not have managed with out them
could not have managed with out them
Published 9 months ago by R. Payne
Major Holt's battlefield guide to the somme
Map very misleading and way off scale. Could not find some of the places.
Could not follow tours in the book because the map bore no resemblence.
Could not follow tours in the book because the map bore no resemblence.
Published 10 months ago by pierre
Battlefield Somme
A wonderfully comprehensive guide to the battles of the Somme of the First World War. This guidebook offers interesting tours of all the battles that took place near the river... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bakaralph
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all publications of the holts are very handy to aquire if going to the battle sites, you can of course after reading the itemised pages where to go , page up your... Read more
all publications of the holts are very handy to aquire if going to the battle sites, you can of course after reading the itemised pages where to go , page up your... Read more
Published 14 months ago by old biker
very satisfied
This book came very quickly but unfortunately the map was missing. One quick phone call to Amazon and the problem was sorted very efficiently. Read more
Published 20 months ago by mandy
Holts Somme Guide
Having been to the area once and not having the guide we missed a lot again. Having seen the Holts Ypres Guide, bought this in advance for another trip. Read more
Published on 22 May 2010 by Michael Geen
A Guide to the Somme
I have finally persuaded my husband to spend part of our summer holiday visiting the Somme battlefields. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by H.H.
Informative companion
Planning a trip to France in May and decided that i wanted to visit WW1 battlefields. After searching Amazon i came across this book. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Allan Watson
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I have visited The Somme on several organised tours but I am now planning one with relations. This book has proved really helpful and provides all the information I have needed to... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by BG
Must-have guide
The best guide there is to the Somme battlefields and memorials. If you're thinking of visiting the area, don't leave home without it.
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Mr. B. F. Gudgeon
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