The Battle of the Somme was one of the most devastating battles in history, with over one million casualties in just five months. Intended to break the stalemate of trench warfare, the offensive ...

Poignant sound of whistles heard as tributes paid to the 20,000 British soldiers killed on the first day of the Battle of the ...

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The battle of the Somme has defined our idea of the First World War. On the first day alone, 19,240 British soldiers lost their lives. The Somme campaign wore on for five months and, in all, more ...

The Battle of Somme took place on July 1 1916 and lasted for five months, ending on November 18. The battle took place on both sides of the upper reaches of the River Somme in France. Read More ...

Robert, Tom and Larry all fought in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Ms Michels says from reading the letters she developed a particular fondness for one great-uncle in particular - keen sportsman ...

Their youngest son, William, was the next to die, aged just 21 at the Battle of the Somme. Alan explained: "He was a sergeant in the First Battalion, the Royal Irish Fusiliers.

The WW1 Battle of the Somme, began exactly one hundred years ago on 1st July 1916. It still ranks as the worst day in the history of the British Army.

The Battle of the Somme between French and English troops against the German empire was one of WW1's bloodiest and saw over one million men wounded or killed. Mike Sheil has captured the stunning ...

During WW1 leaders started to appreciate the important role of weather. The Somme marks the beginning of military Met Office forecasting. | ITV News West Country ...

Britain marks 100 year anniversary of WW1 battle Britain is marking the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, a devastating four-month First World War battle that began 100 years ago today.