The War Illustrated Vol Four
The War Illustrated Vol Four
Hammerton
No of pgs 768
Content Coverage
This volume captures pivotal events such as the Battle of the Somme and other significant developments on various fronts during the latter half of 1916. It provides firsthand accounts, detailed maps, and photographs documenting these critical wartime moments.
Overview
• “The War Illustrated” was a British magazine first published during World War I (1914–1918) and later again during World War II.
• It provided illustrated accounts, photographs, and articles on the progress of the war, covering battles, military equipment, political developments, and life on the home front.
• The publication aimed to keep the British public informed and engaged, often using patriotic and propagandist tones.
Editor
• The editor, Sir John Alexander Hammerton (1871–1949), was a notable British writer and editor known for creating large-scale reference works and war histories.
• Hammerton was responsible for compiling and editing many volumes of The War Illustrated, which are now valued as historical records.
