The Price of Glory

The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916, the second book in Alistair Horne's trilogy, offers a compelling account of the ten-month Battle of Verdun, a brutal conflict marked by heavy casualties and intense fighting along a sixteen-mile front. This classic work explores the significance of the battle for understanding the First World War, providing a detailed and sympathetic portrayal of the soldiers and the broader historical and cultural context. It remains a powerful and enduring study of one of the war’s most pivotal moments.