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Somme 1 July 1916: tragedy and triumph

Somme 1 July 1916 Explores the myths of the infamous Somme battle and explains the underlying causes of the conflict. This book provides an overview of the events along the entire frontline, examining the actions of two British Corps, VIII at Serre and XIII at Montauban, to determine why the Somme epitomised the proverbial double-edged sword. Full description

Important places

Somme (39)

Regions

Somme (97)
Oise (68)

Countries

France (7,260)

Other geographical areas

Hauts-de-France (360)