"This is a well produced volume with some great images." -- Subterranea Britannica "There are plenty of archive photos but this is one where the artwork of Adam Hook is first class and really adds to the main story." -- Military Model Scene "Artwork by Adam Hook depicts the miners' specialised equipment, weapons and uniforms to enhance this interesting 64-page paperback book." -- Toy Soldier Collector & Historical Figures "This is well written and illustrated, and covers all aspects of technique, personnel, equipment and key operations" -- Miniature Wargames "provides an extremely clear and surprisingly detailed account of the development and conduct of mining operations during the War and of the tactics which evolved to overcome the limitations created by static trench warfare" -- The Military Historical Society "This is an outstanding and very readable account of the war underground throughout the First World War. It is strongly recommended and will be of great interest to both the general reader and those seeking a deeper understanding of the subject" -- Military Historical Society Bulletin nded and will be of great interest to both the general reader and those seeking a deeper understanding of the subject" -- Military Historical Society Bulletin nded and will be of great interest to both the general reader and those seeking a deeper understanding of the subject" -- Military Historical Society Bulletin nded and will be of great interest to both the general reader and those seeking a deeper understanding of the subject" -- Military Historical Society Bulletin.