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Biographies & History Graphic Novels - The Great War: July 1, 1916: The First Day of the Battle of the Somme

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Book Synopsis: From “the heir to R. Crumb and Art Spiegelman” (Economist) comes a monumental, wordless depiction of the most infamous day of World War I.

Launched on July 1, 1916, the Battle of the Somme has come to epitomize the madness of the First World War. Almost 20,000 British soldiers were killed and another 40,000 were wounded that first day, and there were more than one million casualties by the time the offensive halted.

In The Great War, acclaimed cartoon journalist Joe Sacco depicts the events of that day in an extraordinary, 24-foot- long panorama: from General Douglas Haig and the massive artillery positions behind the trench lines to the legions of soldiers going “over the top” and getting cut down in no-man’s-land, to the tens of thousands of wounded soldiers retreating and the dead being buried en masse.

Printed on fine accordion-fold paper and packaged in a deluxe slipcase with a 16-page booklet, The Great War is a landmark in Sacco’s illustrious career and allows us to see the War to End All Wars as we’ve never seen it before. 24 plates

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Discover the untold story of one of the most infamous days of World War I with "The Great War: July 1, 1916: The First Day of the Battle of the Somme." Immerse yourself in the monumental, wordless depiction by acclaimed cartoon journalist Joe Sacco, who has been hailed as the heir to R. Crumb and Art Spiegelman. Experience the madness and intensity of the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916, a day that came to symbolize the sheer brutality of the First World War.

Step back in time and witness the historic events through Sacco's extraordinary 24-foot long panorama. From General Douglas Haig strategizing behind the trench lines to the soldiers fearlessly going "over the top" and being mercilessly cut down in no-man’s-land, to the heartbreaking sight of thousands of wounded soldiers retreating and the dead being buried en masse. The Great War offers a unique and captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.

Printed on fine accordion-fold paper and presented in a deluxe slipcase with a 16-page booklet, The Great War is a true masterpiece. Sacco's attention to detail and ability to convey emotion through his illustrations make this a landmark addition to his illustrious career. Experience the war that was meant to end all wars as you've never seen it before, with 24 stunning plates that will leave you in awe of the sacrifices made by those who fought and fell on that fateful day.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through history. Order your copy of "The Great War: July 1, 1916: The First Day of the Battle of the Somme" today and immerse yourself in a visual masterpiece that will forever change your perspective on World War I. Order now

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