Following a rich cast of characters from all sides - from frontline soldiers to pilots, from clerks to field commanders, and from politicians and civilians caught in the center of the storm - James Holland has extensively drawn from diaries, letters, and contemporary sources to write the definitive account of this grueling battle.

The result is a gripping and often poignant narrative, told in real-time as the events unfolded, and from the perspective of those who lived, fought, and died there.

Pages: 672, Dimensions: 16.2x16.2cm