The battle of the Somme lasted from the 1st of July to the 18th of November 1916 and is remembered as one of the most horrific and tragic battles of the First World War. On the first day alone nearly 19,000 British troops were killed the greatest one day loss in the history of the British Army. By November the death toll in the armies of Britain France and Germany has risen to more than 1,000,000. This book tells the story of 51 soldiers from the Commonwealth and empire armies whose bravery on the battlefield was rewarded by the Victoria Cross.Hardback book, in good condition.212 pages with photographs and drawings.