Books by Richard Van Emden

Using a remarkable collection of previously unseen images, Missing is a sweeping, epic story that is as resonant and relevant today, as a hundred years ago.

First published in 2007 with title The last fighting Tommy: the life of Harry Patch, the oldest surviving veteran of the trenches.

A vibrant and detailed account on the events at Passchendaele.

A rich treasure chest of journals, letters and stories about the men and their animals on the Western Front, by the bestselling author of The Last Fighting Tommy and The Soldier's War.