Daily Mail

Battle of the Somme BLUNDER, revealed: How the British accidentally gave the Germans a 10-minute warning after detonating mines early

It's one of the most famous mines that the British detonated during the whole of the First World War. But the explosion at Hawthorn Ridge on July 1, 1916 was a 'colossal blunder' that led to the ...
Mena FN

Battle Of The Somme: New Research Shows Detonating A Massive Mine Under German Lines Too Early Led To A British Slaughter

(MENAFN- The Conversation) The Battle of the Somme began on July 1 1916 with a spectacular explosion under Hawthorn Ridge – a fortified German frontline position west of the village of Beaumont Hamel ...
BBC

Your Place And Mine - Topics - War - Battle of the Somme - Memorabilia

The anniversary of the First World War 1916 Battle of the Somme is on July 1st. Add a new article contribute your article to the site Battle of the Somme - Memorabilia Written by Brian Willis The ...