About this episode

This episode explores the successful Dawn Attack during the Battle of the Somme on 14 July 1916.

In this episode of the Old Front Line Podcast, we explore one of the most successful British attacks of the Battle of the Somme: the Dawn Attack of 14 July 1916. Launched before first light, the assault captured key objectives including Bazentin-le-Petit, Bazentin-le-Grand and Longueval, bringing British troops to the edge of High Wood and changing the course of the campaign. We examine the battle in detail, explaining the careful planning, the surprise achieved by attacking at dawn, and why ...

People in this episode

Host: Paul Reed

Topics covered

• Battle of the Somme
• military history
• British attacks
• World War I
• strategic planning

Keywords

• Somme
• Dawn Attack
• British troops
• military strategy
• World War I

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bazentin-le-Petit, Bazentin-le-Grand, Longueval, High Wood

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