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The Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the Wire

Military historian Peter Barton explores a pivotal World War I battle, combining German and British archives to present a balanced and detailed examination of the conflict from both sides.

Episodes:

Episode 1 First Day - Erster Tag

1. First Day - Erster Tag

Aired: Jul 18, 2016

Military historian Peter Barton examines the lead-up to the Allied offensive,...

Episode 2 Defence in Depth: Verteidigung in der Tiefe

2. Defence in Depth: Verteidigung in der Tiefe

Aired: Jul 25, 2016

The second phase of the battle saw a prolonged Allied advance from mid-July t...

Episode 3 End Game - End Spiel

3. End Game - End Spiel

Aired: Aug 1, 2016

The final months of the campaign see Peter Barton conclude his history of the...

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Genres:War, Documentary, History