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18 Durham Light Infantry

Details about the Battle of the Somme

Lessons learned from the Somme

 

 

Diagram showing the British Battle Line as it appeared on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

Diagram showing the British Battle Line as it appeared on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. (DUL ref: Lowe papers, file B1)

 

Picture of troops advancing in the Battle of the Somme.

Picture of troops advancing in the Battle of the Somme. (DUL ref: Lowe papers, file B1)

 

Photograph showing an early tank.

Photograph showing an early tank. (DUL ref: Misc Photo Album 2)

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