Battle Of The Somme Gallery

Map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of the Somme, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Map illustrating the German Retirement after the Battle of the Somme, (c1920). The First World War Battle of the Somme, fought between the armies of the British Empire and French Third Republic against the German Empire, took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the River Somme in northern France. Showing the British and French lines, Approximate winter line before [Field Marshal von] Hindenburg's withdrawal, railways and canals. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VII, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]

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Wounded soldier being treated in the trenches, Battle of the Somme, First World War, 1916, (1935)

Wounded British soldier being treated in the trenches during the Battle of the Somme, First World War, 1916, (1935). One of the attacking soldiers being given "First Aid" and refreshments by the Stretcher Bearers as he lies wounded in the trench. The magnificent work of the Stretcher Bearers, often carried out under very heavy fire, saved thousands of lives and earned the admiration of all ranks. From "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]

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Hospital, Suippes, Somme, northern France, c1914-c1918

Hospital, Suippes, Somme, northern France, c1914-c1918. Injured soldiers in a tent with stove. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

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