History Channel World War I : The Great War - WWI The Somme

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July 1st, 1916, 7:30 a.m. For thousands of British soldiers, it's zero hour. They've been waiting for this moment for months. After a devastating artillery bombardment of the German positions, the soldiers have been told to expect only minimal resistance. The huge attack was supposed to overwhelm the Germans. Instead, it's a catastrophe of unpreced... Read More