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Great British Offensive north of the Somme
Unknown, 1916, Press cutting, Reproduction
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Great British Offensive north of the Somme
Great British Offensive north of the Somme
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Title
The Great British Offensive north of the Somme: troops advancing to the capture of Montauban
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From the Illustrated London News published July 22nd 1916. Drawing by S.Begg.
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Unknown
Date
1916
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39.6 x 53.4 cm
Type
Press cutting
;
Reproduction
The River Somme was a major area of fighting during the First World War being part of the Western Front. In 1914 the French began to construct trenches in an attempt to outflank the Germans and prevent them reaching the coast. The area was the site of major battles including the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918.
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