Remains of Beaumont Hamel
Nov 1916
Remains of Beaumont Hamel
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Description:
The remains of the village of Beaumont Hamel after its capture during the Battle of the Ancre. The photograph (taken 26 Nov 1916) shows British troops in the ruins of Beaumont Hamel on the Somme battlefield two weeks after its capture on 13 Nov 1916.
Credit:
Brooks, Ernest (Lt)
Copyright:
IWM - Q1558
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Division History References :
A description of the battle of Ancre in November 1916 which, for the 51st Highland Division, will be remembered as the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.