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Jul 4, 2019 · Line of Fire - The Somme This series uses computer technology to explore and explain the events which helped determine the outcome of battles for the past t...
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Oct 27, 2010 · July 1st 1916 was the blackest day in the history of the British Army when a combination of bad planning and German bullets sent Kitchener's Army to their do...
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Nov 14, 2005 · Line of Fire: The Somme: Directed by Carl Hindmarch. With Laurence Kennedy, Tilda Swinton, Ed Stoppard, Paul Popplewell. Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War.
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For educational purposesJuly 1st 1916 was the blackest day in the history of the British Army when a combination of bad planning and German bullets sent Kitc...
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- Planning and Preparation. The Battle of the Somme (1 July - 18 November 1916) was a joint operation between British and French forces intended to achieve a decisive victory over the Germans on the Western Front after 18 months of trench deadlock.
- The Artillery Bombardment. A seven-day preliminary bombardment began on 24 June 1916 in an attempt to cut the barbed wire in front of the German lines and destroy trench defences and artillery.
- The First Day. Photographs 3. The offensive began at 07.30am on 1 July 1916. In most places the artillery bombardment had failed to cut the German barbed wire or damage the defenders' dugouts.
- Attritional Fighting. Photographs 4. The lack of a decisive breakthrough on the opening day resulted in attritional or 'wearing out' fighting during the following two months.
Line of Fire: The Somme. Over 60,000 men were killed or wounded in the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1st 1916. Included in this examination of the battle is expert commentary by Dr Duncan Anderson and Dr Aryk Nusbacher. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
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Currently you are able to watch "Line of Fire: The Somme" streaming on Plex for free. Synopsis Over 60,000 men were killed or wounded in the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1st 1916.
