Apr 11

Hawthorn Ridge crater

I am delighted to say that this important historical site has now been secured by a consortium led by Andy Robertshaw and the village of Beaumont Hamel. I know they will do a superb job in both preserving and researching the Crater and its significant role in the opening stages of the Somme battle. Well done, all. (By Richard Dunning)

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME, JULY-NOVEMBER 1916
THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME, JULY-NOVEMBER 1916 © IWM (Q 754)

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