An infantry attack on the Somme

This material is held atCardiff University Archives / Prifysgol Caerdydd

  • Reference
    • GB 1239 808/16
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1914-1918
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 document

Scope and Content

British troops are seen advancing across the open chalky plain of the Somme towards the German trenches near Mametz. The ‘woolly bear’ overhead indicates that the Germans’ artillery are peppering the advancing troops with shrapnel.