Trenchrat Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Hi, Has anyone read this book and if so, what was your opinion of it? Also, I'm curious about a book entitled "Pals on the Somme, 1916"? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A.Savery Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Trenchrat said: Hi, Has anyone read this book and if so, what was your opinion of it? Also, I'm curious about a book entitled "Pals on the Somme, 1916"? John Hi John, A forum search came up with this. Some of our experts are giving their views on it. I hope this helps, Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A.Savery Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 This is the one John! Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 7 February , 2007 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Hi Tony, Thanks for the quick reply. I just saw the book on the German army on the Somme and was wondering if it was worth getting. Any recommendation on good Somme books? My interest is with the 18th Battalion of the Liverpool Regiment. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A.Savery Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 John, I'm I afraid that I can't help you much more on that subject as I am pretty green on this myself. I can only advise on searching this site for any information. There are sure to be some answers from the real experts shortly. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Henschke Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Jack Sheldon's book is well researched from German sources such as unit histories and the work produced by the Reichsarchiv. Buy it. Chris Henschke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan and Terry Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 I have just about finished the book,first book I have read from the German Army side ,very interesting,you should purchase a copy. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Armstrong Custer Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 As already advised - buy The German Army on the Somme 1914-1916. It has just been issued in paperback, so this ground-breaking account of the German presence on the Somme is now even more accessible (though the hardback is still definitely worth considering, as this is a book which will get a lot of use once you own a copy!). Highly recommended. Ciao, GAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halder Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 I'll second all of the above. We owe Jack Sheldon a lot; he's given a new perspective to the battle. No longer should English-speaking authors simply quote a bit of Junger when they write about the Somme. When you consider that 99 per cent of the source material was in Fraktur (a problem I face writing a book on the fall of Poland too), then we should doubly take our hats off. I would also recommend Christopher Duffy's book, very much a companion volume; I know there are people here who weren't overly impressed by it, but it is a work of scholarship. Probably more for the serious military historian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 I am told that Jack's forthcoming book on the German Army at Passchendaele is also a belter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyHollinger Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 I am told that Jack's forthcoming book on the German Army at Passchendaele is also a belter. ? Belter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 "One of New York's foremost designers and a leading exponent of the rococo revival style" - oops, no that's not right. "Someone who lives in those sections of the United States, especially in the South and Middle West, where Protestant fundamentalism is widely practiced." - oops, no that's not right either. "Really great!!!" - phew, got there in the end. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 ? Belter ? a very good read. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sheldon Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 As always, many thanks to you all for your kind words which are doubly appreciated as I sit here with a wet towel over my head constructing the Index for The German Army at Passchendaele. It is no secret that I write very much with Forum members' interests in the forefront of my mind, so I hope that you get something out of the new one too when it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Fantastic Somme book, can't wait for the Passchendaele one. Mick D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fair Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Really looking forward to the Passchendaele volume, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10764 Posted 7 February , 2007 Share Posted 7 February , 2007 Trenchrat - the book is first rate, an interesting perspective of the battle, full of information-a good read. I look forward to your new book, Jack.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 8 February , 2007 Author Share Posted 8 February , 2007 Hi Everyone, Thanks for helping me decide to get this book. Any recommendations for books about the British on the Somme? I'm particularly interested in the part played by the 18th Battalion of the Liverpool Regiment. Jack when will your Passchendaele book be out? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sheldon Posted 8 February , 2007 Share Posted 8 February , 2007 John The provisional publication date in UK is June. I am not sure about the US, but a look at Amazon might give a clue. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 8 February , 2007 Share Posted 8 February , 2007 Yum Yum, anywhere near as good as the last volume and it will be a real asset for all. regards Arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 8 February , 2007 Share Posted 8 February , 2007 Jack I'll be buying this, will the print be different? Thanks for fine work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sheldon Posted 8 February , 2007 Share Posted 8 February , 2007 Paul Yes. The last one was set in Ellington; this one is Sabon - it is a little more 'rounded' in appearance. Only 50 pages more of indexing to do (thank the Lord). Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 8 February , 2007 Share Posted 8 February , 2007 Jack. Just thought I'd say it...Excellent books, thanks. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 8 February , 2007 Share Posted 8 February , 2007 It took a bit of coaxing, I had to search on Jack Sheldon. It's there and can be pre-ordered so I did. Due June 21st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenchrat Posted 8 February , 2007 Author Share Posted 8 February , 2007 Hi Jack thanks for the reply on your new book. Anyone know of good Somme books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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