Over the Top - Merseyside

When the whistle blew, our soldiers would stare death in the face as they climbed out of their trenches and marched towards the German lines. Over The Top, the second in a four-part series of Daily Mirror magazines to mark the centenary of the First World War, features the first-hand experiences of men who served on the front line. Included is a FREE reproduction of the newspaper published just after the start of the Battle of the Somme, by which time the British had already suffered tens of thousands of casualties. Incredible images, many of which can now be seen for the very first time, also bring the horrors of the battlefield to life. We also look at how the second year of the conflict was reported through the front pages of the Daily Mirror, including the story of a British nurse who was executed by the Germans. The fascinating war diaries Edith Appleton kept of her experiences caring for wounded soldiers on the front line are also featured, and we turn a spotlight on the professional footballer who became the Army's first black officer.We also tell the amazing story of a British prisoner of war who the Kaiser allowed to go home to see his dying mother - on the condition he promised to return. The Army captain kept his word. Incredible images, historic newspaper pages and amazing personal stories...Over The Top is an unmissable addition to a series of magazines commemorating one of the bloodiest conflicts the world has ever known.