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Pictorial Map of the Somme and Ancre Battlefields
Unknown, 1917, Press cutting, Reproduction
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Pictorial Map of the Somme and Ancre Battlefields
Pictorial Map of the Somme and Ancre Battlefields
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32711
Title
The Scene of the Great Anglo-French Offensive: A Pictorial Map of the Somme and Ancre Battlefields
Description
From the Illustrated London News published February 10th, 1917, page 168-169. Drawn specially for "The Illustrated London News" by Geographia. LTD., Fleet Street. E.C. Full title: The scene of the great Anglo-French offensive: A pictoral map of the Somme and Ancre Battlefields.
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Unknown
Date
1917
Size
39.6 x 53.4 cm
Type
Press cutting
;
Reproduction
Location
Reference Library
The battles on the Somme remain some of the greatest casualties of the First World War. Read the history as it happened with free access to
online historical newspapers
.
The Somme was initially occupied by German forces, but was taken by the Anglo-French offensive in late 1916. Find out more with
The Illustrated First World War
.
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