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... progressed, four-fifths of the total number of divisions engaged on the Western front were thrown one after another into the Somme battle, some of them twice, and some three times; and towards the end of tho operations, when the weather unfortunately broke ...
... the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry and devotion to duty in the field. He took part in the opening of the Battle of the Somme Ist July last, when his battalion earned great distinction, the honours won this occasion including the Victoria Cross ...
... of adding few thrillers to his collection. have already seen what he can in the films of the Somme fighting, and a new series of studios of the Ancre battle shortly to released is described breaking all previous records. But the Government have not limited ...
... failure there, or the terrible and unprecedented losses which the Armies the Crown Prince suffered. As regards the Battle of the Somme, he is prood of the fact that the enemy’s lino stands ; but net all of it. Again and again the Germans were driven out ...
... W. Webb, son the late Mr. R. T. Webb and Mrs. Webb, Rath House. Knock, was killed in action at the opening of the Battle of the Somme on Ist July. This officer, who was editoted at Campbell College, obtained a commission in the 3rd Royal Irish Rifle ...
... M'Calmont (M.P. for East Antrim), who rejoined his old regiment, the Irish Guards. He took part in the opening of the Battle of the Somme on Ist July last, when his battalion earned great distinction, the nonours won on this occasion including the Victoria ...
... admits the superiority of the Allies in number, and at least their equality in munitions, and he says the lesson the Battle of the Somme is that the organisation industry has become decisive factor. Germany hopes by the conscription cf labour to superior ...
... Chief ia necessarily restricted to general guidance, and great responsibilities devolve on the Army Commanders. In the Somme Battle these responsibilities were entrusted to Generals Sir Henry Bawlmaon and Sir Hubert Gough, commauding'reapectively the ...