Somme - Devil's Wood
The story of the 1st South African Infantry Brigade in the battle for Delville Wood, 15th-20th July 1916. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwar...
19 Feb 20171h
Somme - Bazentin Ridge, 2nd Strike on the Somme
On the 14th of July 1916, the British 4th Army launched its second major attack on the Somme, focusing its efforts on the German 2nd line on Bazentin Ridge. Any questions, comments or concerns ple...
1 Jan 201747min
Somme - Mametz Wood: Tomorrow We Must Go To Take Some Cursed Wood
Between the 3rd and 12th of July 1916, the British struggled to capture Mametz Wood. This episode covers the grinding fight conducted almost exclusively by the 17th and 38th (Welsh) Divisions. Any q...
24 Des 201654min
Somme - The Grind, Part 1
South of the Somme, the French continue their successful attacks on the Germans after the 1st of July. To the north, from the 2nd through the 14th of July, the British begin grinding towards the Germa...
27 Nov 201641min
Somme - The Reckoning
This episode we will briefly examine the causes of why the British attacks on the 1st of July 1916 were so costly and only partially successful. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me...
16 Okt 201626min
Somme - Valor on the Battlefield
This episode we take a side road on the Somme to honor four British men who were awarded the Victoria Cross on the 1st of July 1916. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the...
18 Sep 201627min
Somme - 1 July 1916, Pt 2 - Fricourt to Gommecourt
1st July 1916, Pt 2: the British Army attacks on the Somme. In this episode the front line from Fricourt to Gommecourt will be covered. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through ...
30 Aug 20161h 30min
Somme - 1 July 1916, Pt 1 - Fay to Fricourt
1st July 1916: after one week of bombardment the French and British Armies attack on the Somme. In this episode the front line from Fay to Fricourt will be covered. Any questions, comments or concer...
9 Aug 201653min
