The Somme: From The Times History of the Great War examines the pivotal and brutal Battle of the Somme through the lens of contemporary reporting and historical analysis from The Times newspaper. This volume extracts key sections from The Times History of the War, a monumental 22-volume project initiated in 1914. It presents a comprehensive historical account of the battle, enriched by photographs, maps, and firsthand accounts as recorded a century ago. The book details the extensive reporting and analysis undertaken by The Times during the conflict, offering readers a direct connection to the events as they unfolded.

This volume is presented as a direct historical document, offering contemporary perspectives on the Battle of the Somme from The Times newspaper. The material focuses on providing a detailed, illustrated account of the battle as it was understood and reported a century ago. The authority perspective is derived from the established reputation of The Times as a historical chronicler of major world events. The book's structure, drawing from a vast historical archive, suggests a dense and informative resource for those interested in the specific historical context of the Somme offensive.