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

Attack: An Infantry Subaltern's Impression of July 1, 1916 is a memoir written by Edward George Downing Liveing, a British Army officer who fought in World War I. The book was first published in 1918, just two years after the events it describes, and provides a vivid and harrowing account of the Battle of the Somme.Liveing's memoir begins with his enlistment in the army and his training as an officer. It then moves on to his experiences on the front lines, particularly on July 1, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Liveing describes the chaos and confusion of the battle, the horrific casualties suffered by his regiment, and the bravery and determination of the soldiers under his command.The book is notable for its frank and unflinching portrayal of the realities of trench warfare. Liveing does not shy away from describing the gruesome injuries and deaths suffered by his fellow soldiers, nor does he hesitate to criticize the military tactics and leadership that led to such devastating losses.Overall, Attack is a powerful and moving account of a young man's experiences in one of the most brutal and deadly battles of World War I. It provides a valuable insight into the realities of war and the toll it takes on the soldiers who fight it.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.