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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In this issue

General Douglas Haig

Intelligence on the Somme

British intelligence systems played an influential role in the conduct of the fighting in 1916.

By Jim Beach

First World War 1914 - 1918
Australians cleaning off mud, France, December 1916

Somme Sort of Life

Mud and mortality on the Western Front.

By Stephanie Boyle

First World War 1914 - 1918