Somme Mud

Discover the powerful and gripping story of 'Somme Mud', a remarkable account of the harrowing experiences faced by soldiers during the First World War. This poignant B-format paperback, published by Random House Australia, is a timeless piece reflecting the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. Dive into the life of Edward Lynch, an 18-year-old Australian private, as he endures the brutal conditions of the trenches on the Western Front. Experience the chilling realities of the Somme, where mud isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a constant presence that soldiers battled daily. In just eight weeks, thousands of brave Australians faced unimaginable horrors—23,000 casualties highlighting the fierce intensity of combat. Originally penned in 1921, this heartfelt narrative was crafted from Lynch’s personal reflections to cope with the trauma of war, making it a significant historical document. This illustrated edition spans 384 pages that not only recounts his injuries and heroism but also serves as a testament to courage and survival. 'Somme Mud' is essential reading for history enthusiasts, World War I buffs, or anyone seeking to understand the true cost of war. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase today and delve into a story that honors those who fought and suffered through the mud and mire of the Somme—an invaluable addition to your collection of historical military literature.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741668940
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 384


Description:
"Written with dignity, candour and surprising wit, this soldier s story of the horror of the Western Front trenches is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It's the end of the 1916 winter and the conditions are almost unbelievable. We live in a world of Somme mud. We sleep in it, work in it, fight in it, wade in it and many of us die in it. We see it, feel it, eat it and curse it, but we can't escape it, not even by dying. Somme Mud tells of the devastating experiences of Edward Lynch, a young Australian private (18 when he enlisted) during the First World War when he served with the 45th battalion of the Australian Infantry Forces on the Western Front at the Somme, which saw the most bloody and costly fighting of the war. In just eight weeks, there were 23,000 Australian casualties. The original edition of twenty chapters, was written in pencil in twenty school exercise books in 1921, probably to help exorcise the horrendous experiences Private Lynch had witnessed during his three years at war from mid-1916 until his repatriation home in mid-1919. Lynch had been wounded three times, once seriously and spent over six months in hospital in England.

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