Review This book would serve both the amateur and seasoned historian well in their ongoing acquisition of knowledge regarding the Great War. --The Western Front Association 'Stand to!'We have already seen a publishing explosion about World War 1 and, as each succeeding anniversary passes, the older books will be discarded. However,Trench by Stephen Bull will stand the test of time and be an invaluable companion to all the rest. Trench warfare was part of a soldier's life for nearly the whole of the conflict and this book explains how it happened and how it was possible that a line of defences 450 miles in length could have been constructed on the Western Front, lived in and fought over for so long. In association with the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Dr Bull tells his story through chapters about the opposing armies; the beginning of the trenches; the routine of trench life; new weapons and tactics; the use of gas by both sides; raiding and sniping; mining; the use of concrete and improved German fortifications; the tank and Over the Top. It is extremely well illustrated, with pictures, drawings and maps (including coloured trench maps of some of the better known areas) from the archive of the IWM and from the author's own collection. This is an excellent resource at a very reasonable price for any individual interested in the First World War and for the library of any educational establishment studying it. --The Historical Association, May 2014We have already seen a publishing explosion about World War 1 and, as each succeeding anniversary passes, the older books will be discarded. However,Trench by Stephen Bull will stand the test of time and be an invaluable companion to all the rest. Trench warfare was part of a soldier's life for nearly the whole of the conflict and this book explains how it happened and how it was possible that a line of defences 450 miles in length could have been constructed on the Western Front, lived in and fought over for so long. In association with the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Dr Bull tells his story through chapters about the opposing armies; the beginning of the trenches; the routine of trench life; new weapons and tactics; the use of gas by both sides; raiding and sniping; mining; the use of concrete and improved German fortifications; the tank and Over the Top. It is extremely well illustrated, with pictures, drawings and maps (including coloured trench maps of some of the better known areas) from the archive of the IWM and from the author's own collection. This is an excellent resource at a very reasonable price for any individual interested in the First World War and for the library of any educational establishment studying it. --The Historical Association, May 2014 Book Description A complete guide to trench warfare on the Western Front from an authority on the subject. About the Author Dr Stephen Bull is Curator of Military History and Archaeology for Lancashire Museums, with particular responsibility for local regimental collections. Currently he is engaged in the redisplay of the Museum of Lancashire, including a new gallery on World War I. He has previously worked at the National Army Museum and BBC in London. A Member of the Institute of Archaeologists, he has also appeared in the TV series Battlefield Detectives. He has written numerous articles for specialist journals, including a number on the weapons and tactics of World War I. His other books include six Osprey titles, two on World War I, and four on World War II.
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