Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Monday, July 1, 2019

Remembering 1 July 1916



Over the past six years, I've published dozens of articles on the Battle of the Somme, launched 103 years ago today.  Below are five of my favorites.

1 July 1916: The First Day on the Somme


Images from the First Day on the Somme


France and the Battle of the Somme


The Somme 1916 After the First Day


After 142 Days the Battle of the Somme Ends



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