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    The Fierce Light: The Battle of the Somme July-November 1916: Prose and Poetry
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    The Fierce Light: The Battle of the Somme July-November 1916: Prose and Poetry
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    The Fierce Light: The Battle of the Somme July-November 1916: Prose and Poetry

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    Contains a selection of prose and poetry from 38 contemporary British, Australian and New Zealand writers who fought during the Battle of the Somme. This work tells the stories of different men from different backgrounds.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateNov 15, 2006
    ISBN9780752496160
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    The Fierce Light: The Battle of the Somme July-November 1916: Prose and Poetry

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