1915 The Death of Innocence by Lyn MacDonald First American Edition 1995 Henry Holt Publishing Military History book gifts World War One

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This is a very good hardcover with dust jacket. First American Edition 1995 Henry Holt Publishing. This copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. The inside pages are still crisp and clean with no markings seen. The binding is tight and straight. Black hardcover boards under jacket are also very good with only a hint of shelf wear. The accompanying dust jacket is still clean and shiny with light shelf wear, mostly to back. Medium octavo book see or 6.5" x 9.5" with 625 pages including index.

1915 Te Death of Innocence by Lyn MacDonald is the 5th volume of the authors chronicle of the Great War as British soldiers experienced it. The book covers the battles of Neuve Chapelle and Loos, the second battle of Ypres and the Gallipoli campaign. It provides a detailed look at the "trench culture" of the British Army along with the lessons learned such as proper deployment of artillery and infantry reserves. The authors assessment of Allies strategy is hailed as one of the best for clarity. The incredible details made the volumes unparalleled in historical accuracy, such as the analysis of the19,500 square miles of German occupied territory, only 8 were recovered making for 200,000 casualties per mile. The diaries, firsthand accounts and interviews make this a definitive history.

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