Attack: An Infantry Subaltern's Impression Of July 1, 1916 (1918)

Attack: An Infantry Subaltern�������s Impression Of July 1, 1916 is a book written by Edward George Downing Liveing and published in 1918. The book is a personal account of Liveing's experience as an infantry subaltern during the Battle of the Somme, specifically on July 1, 1916. This was the first day of the battle and is known as one of the deadliest days in British military history. Liveing's account provides a vivid and detailed description of the battle, including the preparation and planning leading up to the attack, the actual assault on the German trenches, and the aftermath of the battle. He describes the chaos and confusion of the battle, the bravery and sacrifice of his fellow soldiers, and the devastating losses suffered by the British forces. The book is written in a straightforward and honest style, with Liveing's personal observations and reflections on the events he witnessed. It provides a unique insight into the experience of a soldier during one of the most significant battles of World War I. Overall, Attack: An Infantry Subaltern�������s Impression Of July 1, 1916 is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of war, and a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the Battle of the Somme.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.