Arras

During the first world war

Research into this highly strategic area of the Western Front shows the permanent efforts made by both sides to take and keep these few square miles of land which, over the months, became as symbolic as Rheims or Verdun. Based on contemporary documents, and particularly the Regimental War Diaries, this book enables us to follow in detail the events which took place around Arras.

Heroic acts are found side-by-side with the day-to-day life of the soldier, and enable us to measure the continual sacrifice required of these men during the four years of war.