The Somme 1916

& Other Experiences of the Salford Pals

Michael Stedman

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Pen & Sword Military
01 October 2020

European history; Second World War; Land forces & warfare

Salford was late in recruiting for its Pals battalions, with many of its men already joining Territorial units and a new Pals battalion in Manchester. Yet within a year it had raised four Pals battalions and a reserve battalion. Raised mainly from Lancashires most notorious slums, the men trained together in Wales, North East England and on Salisbury Plain, they had great expectations of success. On the 1st of July 1916 the Somme offensive was launched and in the very epicentre of that cauldron the first three of Salfords battalions were thrown at the massive defences of Thiepval - the men were decimated, Salford was shattered. Michael Stedman records the impact of the war from the start on Salford and follows the difficulties and triumphs. Whether the actions small or great the author writes graphically about them all. Unusual photographs and a variety of sources make this both a readable and a scholarly account. AUTHOR: Michael Stedman was born in Salford, his interest in the history of the Salford and Manchester Pals developed after many visits to the battlefields with students and colleagues. 100 b/w illustrations

By: Michael Stedman
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781526784360
ISBN 10: 152678436X
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 October 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Michael Stedman was born in Salford, his interest in the history of the Salford and Manchester Pals developed after many visits to the battlefields with students and colleagues.