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About The Somme: The Bloodiest Day In British Military History | The Last Voices of World War One

Over 100 years later, The Battle of the Somme remains the bloodiest day in British military history. A futile attempt to break the stalemate of trench warfare, this disastrous offensive would end with very little change on the frontlines and over 600,000 British and French soldiers dead. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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The Somme: The Bloodiest Day In British Military History | The Last Voices of World War One
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47 minutes
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