Somme 1916, The (4 Parts)

Synopsis

Charts the history of the battle of the Somme and and looks at its legacy. Follows the fortunes of various regiments and individuals from Yorkshire and the North East who took part in the 4 1/2 month-struggle during which the British crept forward and the Germans were forced back inch by inch. Uses archive material from the Imperial War Museum, the Peter Liddel Collection at the University of Leeds and many private collections.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 4 x 30 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

out of distribution

Subjects

History

Keywords

France; Somme - battle; World War 1

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email

info@granada-learning.co.uk

Web

http://www.granada-learning.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0161-827 2927

Fax

0161-827 2966

Address

Customer Services
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA