• 2016
The Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the Wire

Summary With access to both German and British archives, military historian Peter Barton re-examines one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War from both sides of No Man's Land. View more details

  • 2016

The Somme 1916: From Both Sides of the Wire

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Stars : Peter Barton

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8.5

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Genres : History War Documentary

Release date : Jul 17, 2016

Official sites : Main website

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary With access to both German and British archives, military historian Peter Barton re-examines one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War from both sides of No Man's Land. View more details

Details

Genres : History War Documentary

Release date : Jul 17, 2016

Official sites : Main website

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jul 17, 2016
First Day - Erster Tag
Military historian Peter Barton begins by focusing on the events leading up to the offensive, including what the British got wrong and how much the Germans knew about British plans through the interrogation of prisoners.
Episode 2 • Jul 24, 2016
Defence in Depth: Verteidigung in der Tiefe
Peter Barton examines the second phase of the battle, from mid-July to mid-September 1916. He reveals how an Allied advance that should have taken weeks lasted for months and the new tactics the Germans developed to respond.
Episode 3 • Jul 31, 2016
End Game - End Spiel
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