Wartime 74 - Autumn 2016

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The Somme 1916

Featured articles:

  • Relentless & incessant offensive by Michael Molkentin. The mastery of Australian officers of the Royal Flying Corps.
  • Empire of the Somme by Michael Molkentin. The critical role of colonial contingents of the British Expeditionary Force.
  • The missing mortars of Bridoux by Aaron Pegram. The Australians' ill-fated first engagement in France.
  • Churchill & the battle of the Somme by Robin Prior. He made some strong criticisms of the conduct of the battle, but was he right?
  • Intelligence on the Somme by Jim Beach. British intelligence systems played an influential role in the conduct of the fighting in 1916.
  • Breaking point in Pozières by Meleah Hampton. Even the most dedicated can crack under the strains created by combat and poor command.
  • Foundation for victory by Gary Sheffield. The battle of the Somme in 1916 was appalling, but lessons were learned.

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