British troops during the Battle of Morval, an attack that took place during the Battle of the Somme, 25th September, 1916. Photo credit: the Imperial War Museum
: A drama never surpassed
Last week the Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, joined with the Royal British Legion to encourage the nation to mark the centenary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme, on 1st July. In addition to formal commemoration in state venues like Westminster Abbey, the idea is to hold local vigils to recognise the legacy of the 141-day battle, which took place between July and November 1916. The …read more
Source: Prospect
