This is the latest book in the Battleground Europe series focusing on the Somme sector. Full of stories of both endeavour and heartbreak, it deals with action around the Triple Tambour Mine Craters, Bois Francais, Mansell Copse, Danzig Alley and the approaches to Mametz Wood.

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
  • Introduction by the Series Editor
  • Author’s introduction
  • Author’s acknowledgements
  • Sensible equipment and advice for visitors
  • How to use this book
  • On the subject of maps
  • Chapter 1. Our designated area today
  • Chapter 2. The British perspective to July 1916
  • Chapter 3. Further events in the area of Fricourt and Mametz during the summer of 1916
  • Chapter 4. The Year of 1918
  • Chapter 5. The cemeteries and memorials
  • Chapter 6. Two tours and five walks within this area