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Tommy
The British Soldier On The Western Front 1914–1918
Richard Holmes
HarperPress
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First published by HarperCollins Publishers 2004
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For Lizzie, with love and admiration
CONTENTS
COPYRIGHT
NEW ARMY
CHAIN OF COMMAND
ONE LONG LOAF?
A VIEW FROM THE PARAPET
FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE
BASE DETAILS
A MILITARY REVOLUTION
BROTHER LEAD AND SISTER STEEL
THE BOLD BOMBARDIER
THE DEVIL’S BREATH
BRAZEN CHARIOTS
SWORD AND PISTOL
WITH THE RANK AND PAY OF A SAPPER
WOEFUL CRIMSON
THE WILL OF AN ARMY
MAN AND GOD
FRIEND AND FOE
MORALE AND DISCIPLINE
