'We dusted them off good' The German Army on the Somme 1916 - 1918
Speaker: Alistair Fraser
A detailed study examining the German Army within the Beaumont-Hamel sector of the Somme, focusing specifically on the highly disciplined regiments of the 26th Reserve Division. It examines how the Germans were able to comprehensively defeat the British assault on 1st July 1916.
Our speaker Alastair Fraser, is a military historian, author, researcher, and a founder member of the battlefield archaeology group No Man's Land. He is well known for his meticulous historical detective work regarding the Western Front of the First World War, particularly his extensive research into the Battle of the Somme.
All are welcome to attend this event, and everyone is guaranteed a warm welcome with the doors opening at 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.
Event organiser: Staffs (North) & Cheshire (South) branch
14 June 2027 19:00 to 14 June 2027 21:00
Congregational Church, King Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 1EJ
Branch contacts
Geoff White
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