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“In his book, The Price of Glory, Alistairhorn takes a couple of different accounts and puts them together and quotes a few people who were there about what it was like simply trying to get to the front of the meat grinder at Verdun.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: intensity of shelling
For: Historians and military enthusiasts
Key quote: “Suddenly the whole world seemed to disintegrate around him.”
The host mentions 'The Price of Glory' to highlight the vivid accounts of the intense shelling experienced during the Battle of Verdun. Alistair Horn's book provides crucial insights into the chaos and destruction faced by soldiers on the ground, making it a valuable resource for understanding this historical event.