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With A Machine Gun To Cambrai
George Coppard’s “With A Machine Gun To Cambrai” is a first‑edition memoir that puts readers in the boots of a young Tommy in Kitchener’s Army during the First World War. Written in clear, engaging prose, the book recounts Coppard’s experiences on the Western Front, focusing on the dramatic battle of Cambrai and the role of the machine gun in that pivotal clash.
The narrative blends personal recollection with broader military history, making it appealing to both young adults and adult readers interested in true war stories. As an illustrated hardcover, the volume includes period photographs and sketches that enhance the vivid descriptions of trench life and combat.
Published in 1980, this vintage edition retains its original dust jacket and remains in solid condition, offering a tactile sense of the era. Its placement in biographies, military history, and cultural studies collections underscores its value as both a personal testimony and a historical document.
Collectors and history enthusiasts will appreciate the book’s authenticity and the insight it provides into the daily realities of a soldier who survived one of the war’s most famous tank offensives.