Hawthorne Ridge 1916
A huge mine is exploded at Hawthorne Ridge, near Beaumont Hamel, signalling the start of the Battle of the Somme. The massive explosion alerted the German forces to the imminent British attack, resulting in major losses on the British side during this day
Picture No
10265635
Media ID
47860943
Size
4577px x 3474px
(1.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans/Robert Hunt Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph
Date
1st July 1916
