Close

Battle of the Somme

A black and white screenshot showing three soliders from the battle of the Somme

Play

Soldiers from the Battle of the Somme

© British Pathé

- The Battle of the Somme, a bloody First World War battle that claimed more than 1 million casualties over a 5 month period, began on July 1st, 1916. John Humphrys narrates this short film. Includes footage of the battle.