The British Campaign in France and Flanders, 1916

"The British Campaign in France and Flanders, 1916" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical narrative that meticulously recounts the British military's involvement in the critical year of 1916, especially concentrating on the devastating Battle of the Somme. Penned in the early 20th century, the book likely combines direct testimonies, tactical evaluations, and extensive historical understanding of World War I's Western Front, crafted by the author as a writer and historian. Beginning with the circumstances preceding 1916, the book addresses the difficulties encountered by the Allied forces in prior years of the war, underscoring the atmosphere of expectation for a new push against German troops that sets the scene for the Battle of the Somme, a battle that would become infamous for its vast destruction and intricate nature. Conan Doyle outlines military actions, artillery preparations, and troop morale, emphasizing the grim setting the British forces faced as they prepared for one of the war's most significant battles.