The greatest battle the British Army has ever fought began on 1st July 1916. Using graphics, powerful stills and remarkable archive footage, this programme presents an in-depth treatment of The Somme: the strategic and tactical planning and preparation; the course of the actual battle, particularly the disastrous first day where 60,000 men lost their lives, mercilessly mown down by the German machine guns. Observe here, the bitter experiences of the soldier on the ground.
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