The Great War - July 1, 1916: The First Day of the Battle Of The Somme #[nn]

This hardcover collection presents Joe Sacco's acclaimed graphic history of the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916. Using a single, sprawling panoramic illustration that unfolds across multiple pages, Sacco depicts the full scope of that catastrophic day, from the British soldiers going over the top to the German defenders and the resulting carnage. Originally published in 2013 by Jonathan Cape, the book also includes an introductory essay and detailed annotations by the author, providing historical context for his meticulously researched visual narrative.