"The Battle of the Somme was fought from 1 July to 18 November 1916 and was among the largest battles of the First World War. With more than 1.5 million casualties, it is also one of the bloodiest military operations recorded. In the TV Series War Walks, renowned military historian Richard Holmes explored some of the most intriguing battlefields, vividly recreating the atmosphere of their bloody history." / Part 2 / Part 3.
