Heroes of the Somme
This epic presentation dives into an original archive of images from the Western Front to uncover the stories of seven of the men whose remarkable bravery in 1916 won them the Victoria Cross, Britain's most prized military medal. Interviews with modern day family members reveal the personal stories of each character, exploring their fates, and the variety of reasons for which they fought.
This epic presentation dives into an original archive of images from the Western Front to uncover the stories of seven of the men whose remarkable bravery in 1916 won them the Victoria Cross, Britain's most prized military medal. Interviews with modern day family members reveal the personal stories of each character, exploring their fates, and the variety of reasons for which they fought.
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