STALEMATE

THE REAL STORY OF TRENCH WARFARE

(J.H. JOHNSON)

This is the story of the true horrors of The Great War – the catastrophic offensives and tragic errors that led to the brutal deaths of thousands of brave soldiers sent ‘over the top’ from the trenches of Passchendale, Cambrai and the Somme.

A new look at the horrors of the First World War.

How the tactics of trench warfare were devised, for good or ill.

The role of the commanders.

The catastrophic offensives examined one by one.

Includes contemporary accounts of life and death in the trenches.

This 2004 edition hardback book is in excellent condition throughout and is unread.  There are negligible signs of wear to the dustjacket (see photograph).  All pages are present, tightly bound and free from tears, creases and marks with the main body of the book in excellent condition.  The book runs to 224 pages (21.5cm x 13cm) plus an additional 8 pages of photographs.  The book is also illustrated throughout the text with a number of maps.