Episode 4: The Battle of the Somme
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In this episode Dan and Spencer discuss perhaps the most infamous of all Battles to take place on the Western front in 1916 - The Somme. Known best for it's disastrous opening day, we explore the planning, execution, impact and legacy of this brutal four month long campaign. Books & Links: At All Costs: The British Army on the Western Front 1916 YT: ⁠youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠ Support us: ⁠patreon.com/BattleGuide⁠ E-Mail: [email protected]
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