Somme: The Dawn Attack

The Old Front Line by Paul Reed

Jul 25, 202650:50Society & Culture

In this episode of the Old Front Line Podcast, we explore one of the most successful British attacks of the Battle of the Somme: the Dawn Attack of 14 July 1916. Launched before first light, the assault captured key obje...

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