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The Storming of Beaumont Hamel
Unknown, 1917, Press cutting, Reproduction
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The Storming of Beaumont Hamel
The Storming of Beaumont Hamel
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Title
"We Have Stormed the Heavily Fortified Position of Beaumont Hamel": A Magnificent British Feat of Arms
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From the Illustrated London News published January 6th, 1917, page 10-11. Drawn by R. Caton Woodville from information received from an eye-witness. Full title: Storming "A much more formidable stronghold than Thiepval": British troops, and a tank assaulting German trenches at Beaumont Hamel.
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Unknown
Date
1917
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39.6 x 53.4 cm
Type
Press cutting
;
Reproduction
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Reference Library
The occupied village of Beaumont Hamel, which was under German control for two years, was considered to be impenetrable and was a key location on the German front line. Securing the village's liberation was a great success for British military advancement.
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