S1E2:Defence in Depth
The Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the Wire
25 Jul 201650 minTV-PG
During the Somme battle, Allied tactics which should have lasted days took months and resulted in yet more carnage. But why did this happen? In this engrossing history documentary, Peter Barton concentrates on the second phase of the battle, from the middle of July to the middle of September 1916. The British stuck to their initial plans, while the Germans were more flexible in approach.
