First World War history taking a close-up view of the British soldier in the trenches. Holmes draws on previously unpublished letters, diaries and memoirs from the men on the front line to paint a stunningly detailed and unforgettable portrait of an oft-unnoticed aspect of the conflict. It sold over 30,000 copies in hardback to date and reached number 2 on the bestseller lists. "Monumental" "Time Out"