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Welcome to ww1 FRAGMENTS

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ww 1 FRAGMENTS   is  a quiet space where I share small pieces of history from the First World War. Over the past several years, I’ve written or published more than seventeen books about the Great War, each exploring different moments, experiences, voices, and first-person accounts from the conflict— fragments that still resonate more than a century later. Every week, I’ll be posting short passages from my books, occasional photographs, and small historical details that deserve a place of their own. Nothing long or overwhelming—just special moments from the Great War, presented one fragment at a time.   Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you’ll join me on this quiet journey into yesterday. . . . . . Next time: KILLING FIELDS of WORLD WAR ONE by Cotter Bass.   Never miss a new Post! Scroll down to the lower left sidebar to enter your email address for your FREE subscription. You’ll get every new Post from ww1 FRAGMENTS sent straight to your inb...
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ATTACK

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OVERVIEW: ATTACK: An Infantry Subaltern's Impression of July 1st, 1916 by Edward G.D Liveing is a historical account written in the early 20 th century. The book provides a vivid depiction of the Battle of the Somme, focusing on one infantry officer's perspective during a specific and harrowing attack on the fortified village of Gommecourt. Through personal reflections and detailed observations, the author conveys the physical and emotional challenges faced by soldiers in the trenches. The narrative follows the author as he recounts the events leading up to and during the attack on July 1, 1916. Intertwined with a sense of anticipation and dread, Liveing describes the chaotic preparations, the steely resolve of his platoon, and the brutal reality of combat as they charge into No Man's Land. As the battle unfolds, Liveing documents the harrowing toll it takes on his men and the overwhelming violence encountered from enemy machine gun fire. Beyond the physical landscape o...
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