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Preparation for the bombardment of Beaumont Hamel
Unknown, 1916, Press cutting, Reproduction
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Preparation for the bombardment of Beaumont Hamel
Preparation for the bombardment of Beaumont Hamel
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Title
Heavy gun-power behind the British offensive: hoisting up a 15 inch shell for "Grandmother" before bombarding Beaumont Hamel on July 1
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From the Illustrated London News published July 8th 1916.
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Unknown
Date
1916
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39.6 x 26.7cm
Type
Press cutting
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The village of Beaumont Hamel was bombarded on 1st July 1916 in one of the Battles of the Somme. Much of the bombardment was carried out by the "Grandmother" howitzer guns. The shells weighed 1400 each so had to be lifted in to the gun with a small crane.
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