Reconnaissance and fighter planes were heard in the skies above, artillery now accurately bolstered infantry advances, and for us, the British, tanks were being introduced to the battlefield.

Before the first infantry advance, the British army fired 1,738,000 shells in the hope of destroying German trenches and defences. open image in gallery.

Help needed to identify WW1 soldiers in £1 photo. 15 December 2024. ... including six from the Durham Light Infantry ... saw 19,240 British soldiers killed ...

WW1 100 Years On. Tuesday 6 November ... He was the first black British infantry officer to lead men into battle and despite facing racial abuse, his descendants say he won the respect of his troops.

Help needed to identify WW1 soldiers in £1 photo. Image source, ... including six from the Durham Light Infantry ... saw 19,240 British soldiers killed ...