battle of somme

Britain, France mark 100 years since bloodiest WWI battle

With a cannon blast and a piercing whistle, Britain and France on Friday marked 100 years since soldiers emerged from their trenches to begin one of the bloodiest battles of World War I at the River Somme.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Britain, France mark 100 years since bloodiest WWI battle

With a cannon blast and a piercing whistle, Britain and France on Friday marked 100 years since soldiers emerged from their trenches to begin one of the bloodiest battles of World War I at the River Somme.