The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, became one of the defining battles of the First World War. In this episode, we examine why the offensive was launched, how it unfolded, and why its legacy is measured less in ground gained and more in lives lost. From the catastrophic first day to months of grinding attrition, the Somme revealed the true cost of industrial warfare.

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