Ever wondered what the devastating reality was like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme? It remains the bloodiest in British military history. Phil Baxter walks us through the planning and the myths — when 60,000 British soldiers became casualties in a single day.

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Step into the trenches of history with British military historian, battlefield guide, and physicist Phil Baxter. Into Battle explores the strategy, politics, and human stories behind global conflicts — from the shell crisis of WW1 to the legacy of the Commonwealth. Each episode blends expert insight with rare memorabilia and tactical analysis to bring the past vividly to life.

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