Heroes of the Somme
Curated by History Hit • 59m
Heroes of the Somme uses original archive from the Western Front to uncover the stories of seven of the men whose remarkable bravery in 1916 won them the Victoria Cross, Britain’s most prized military medal. Interviews with modern day family members reveal the personal stories of each character, exploring the differing fortunes they experienced, and the variety of reasons for which they fought.
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