Battle of the Somme

A Brief History of the Somme To play this interactive content you will need to install/update the free Flash plug-in. BBC WebWise has a step-by-step guide to help you. Six Stands in One Day - Walking the Somme Battlefield

Plan a visit to the Somme battlefield, with Richard Holmes.

Start with 'A Brief History of the Battle' and then look at 'Six Stands in One Day', to prepare the way for a visit of your own.