EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Somme: What Really Happened on the First Day

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

A close look at 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. We explore how British tactics and German defences interacted to produce a tragic scale of loss, why commanders adapted afterward, and how the memory has shaped perceptions of World War I. The episode examines surviving evidence and highlights what remains uncertain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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