The First World War: The People’s Story (2018): S01E02 – The Battle of the Somme

Introduction The First World War: The People’s Story is a 2018 3-part war documentary. Outline The Battle of the Somme was one of the most iconic and tragic battles in history. The troops imagined this would be the attack that would end the war. Instead it turned into the most infamous and costly battle of…

Andrew Marshall

11/08/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War One

Introduction

The First World War: The People’s Story is a 2018 3-part war documentary.

Outline

The Battle of the Somme was one of the most iconic and tragic battles in history. The troops imagined this would be the attack that would end the war. Instead it turned into the most infamous and costly battle of the entire war with enormous casualties on both sides.

The First World War: The People’s Story Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 18 September 2018.
Running time: 51 minutes.
Rating: 13+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.

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