burlington Posted 11 May , 2004 Share Posted 11 May , 2004 I have been trying to source this book in the UK. I could have bought it at Avril's last week but didn't because I thought I could source it easily over here. I have tried all the usual outlets, N&M, Amazon, BOL, Ray Westlake (not on catalogue but waiting for an email) etc. Any ideas anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 11 May , 2004 Share Posted 11 May , 2004 If no-one can help you find a copy nearer home, I'll get you one from Avril's on Friday, and post it to you when I get back. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westkent78 Posted 11 May , 2004 Share Posted 11 May , 2004 What are peoples' opinions of this book? In how much detail does it go into? I have "The Somme: The day by day account" by Chris McCarthy as a reference point for comparisons. Thanks, Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 11 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 11 May , 2004 I think it is good- otherwise I would not want to buy it! A lot of detail about regiments etc who took part and then detailed info. about the fate of each of the 28 + 'objectives'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 11 May , 2004 Share Posted 11 May , 2004 I like both of the books in this series. There is much more detail than in Chris McCarthy's 'Day by Day', which is itself a very useful book and one that I refer to often. They complement each other. I met Barry when he was delivering a batch of books to Avril's and he kindly signed my copies - a thoroughly nice man. Regards, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 11 May , 2004 Share Posted 11 May , 2004 In case anyone is searching for these books by author name, it's "Cuttell" by the way. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beckett Posted 12 May , 2004 Share Posted 12 May , 2004 I bought 1 of each at Avril's last year and I think the way Barry has done the cross referencing is brilliant. In "148 days on the Somme" if you look up Objective 23, then you get everything about High Wood so when you have worked out his system (and he uses it in both books) you can track down what Regiment was where, what Division they were in, etc, etc. I also found Avril's prices were good (I paid 30Euro for 148 days and 15Euro for The First Day) and both are signed by Barry. Highly Recommended! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 12 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 12 May , 2004 If no-one can help you find a copy nearer home, I'll get you one from Avril's on Friday, and post it to you when I get back. Tom Thanks Tom for a very generous offer. The cost of the book at Avril's is 20 euros. I will let you have a cheque for this plus the postage if you could let me know off-forum where to send it to. Thanks again Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 12 May , 2004 Share Posted 12 May , 2004 Private message sent to you, Martin. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted 12 May , 2004 Share Posted 12 May , 2004 Welcome back, Martin. I use Blackwells, the Oxford book shop, for academic books. http://bookshop.blackwell.co.uk/bobuk/scripts/welcome.jsp Et voila... ten seconds after reading this message... http://bookshop.blackwell.co.uk/bobuk/scri...ctid=1870384792 £19.95 (If this link doesn't work, the home page is easily accessed.) Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 12 May , 2004 Share Posted 12 May , 2004 20Euros is a real bargain, I think. Best price via Bookfinder is £20. Are we sure the "Avril Price" isn't 30 Euros ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 12 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 12 May , 2004 20Euros is a real bargain, I think. Best price via Bookfinder is £20. Are we sure the "Avril Price" isn't 30 Euros ? It said 20 euros on the back cover- I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beckett Posted 12 May , 2004 Share Posted 12 May , 2004 Just checked again and my 148 days has 30 euro on the back Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westkent78 Posted 13 May , 2004 Share Posted 13 May , 2004 Thank you very much for your comments. Both books in the series are now on my "to get" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 13 May , 2004 Share Posted 13 May , 2004 Hi There, You can source this book through either Ray Westlakes books or steve Pomms at Battlefrontbooks.com. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 13 May , 2004 Share Posted 13 May , 2004 Just Checked and Battlefront books have both of these in, the 148 days is £20 and I have to agree with Peter, I find the books excellent and thorough. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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