The Battle of the Somme

History, War Documentary hosted by James Fox and published by Others in 2003 - English narration



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The greatest battle the British Army has ever fought began on 1st July 1916. Using graphics, powerful stills and remarkable archive footage, this programme presents an in-depth treatment of The Somme: the strategic and tactical planning and preparation; the course of the actual battle, particularly the disastrous first day where 60,000 men lost their lives, mercilessly mown down by the German machine guns. Observe here, the bitter experiences of the soldier on the ground.

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* Running Time: 3589.08 s (59m 49s)
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* Frames: 89727
* Keyframes: 857 (Every 104)
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Links
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1) Related Documentaries
* World War I
* Trenches: Battleground WWI
* The Somme 1916 - Hell on Earth
* The Somme - From Defeat to Victory

2) ed2k Links

The.Battle.of.the.Somme.XVID.MP3.avi  [732.05 Mb]



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