Twelve Days on the Somme

In this classic military memoir, Staff Sergeant Sidney Rogerson provides a poignant and candid account of the 1916 Battle of the Somme, a joint operation between Britain and France aimed at weakening Germany's military grip. With over a million lives lost for a mere twelve-kilometre gain, Rogerson details the experiences of the 2nd Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment, highlighting the resilience and camaraderie of soldiers amidst the harrowing realities of war. Awarded the George Cross for his bravery, Rogerson's narrative offers a powerful insight into the human spirit during one of history's most infamous battles.