Description
The Battle of the Somme
Transcript
The First World War
July 1, 1916
The Battle of the Somme begins
A 4 and 1/2 month fight for freedom
On day one at Beaumont-Hamel
Some 800 Newfoundland soldiers enter the battle
and charge into a hail of gunfire
In just 30 minutes
More than 700 are killed or wounded
They fought for freedom
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Meta Data
Remembrance Moments - Battle of The Somme
Medium
Video
Owner
Veterans Affairs Canada
War, Conflict or Mission
First World War
Location/Theatre
France
Campaign
Battle of the Somme
Recorded
Duration
1:06