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Pro Patria Mori: The 56th (1st London) Division at Gommecourt, 1st July 1916
Pro Patria Mori The 56th Division at Gommecourt 1st July 1916 - 1st London
Author: Alan MacDonald
On Saturday, 1st July 1916, the men of the 56th (1st London) Division, went 'over the top' to storm Gommecourt - a village recognised as the strongest position in the German lines. It was the opening day of the 141-day Battle of the Somme when 57,470 British soldiers were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. 'Pro Patria Mori' recounts the experi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780955811913
ISBN-10: 0955811910
Publication Date: 7/28/2008
Pages: 720
Edition: Revised
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Publisher: Iona Books
Book Type: Paperback
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