First Day of The Battle of The Somme for The DEVONSHIRES, The Devonshire Trench and Cemetery

[@la_old_salt2241]

Thanks for sharing Rob. Such loss.

[@jackthebassman1]

Super post again Rob, great explanation of the lay of the land and the dangers.

[@sugarkane4830]

Imagine thinking you would be killed.But going anyway. Now that’s bravery. Lest we forget.

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Absolutely

[@GM-yc3rl]

My Great-Grandfather's Regiment the 9th. He survived and went on to join the 16th Battalion and fought in Palestine. His name was Walter Arthur Holland and I hope to find a photo of him one day as I do not know what he looks like

[@TheCaptain64]

My great grandad was in the Devonshire Rgt, injured at 3rd Ypres and invalided out aged 40, he was also a veteran of the 2nd Boar war. Have been to the Devonshire Rgt cemetery a number of times, thanks for posting this. ""Sempi Fidalis" .

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thank you for sharing his story 🙏

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thank you for sharing his story 🙏

[@jonrose2733]

Very moving place my great uncle Francis Leach was 8th Bn Devons he was kia 20th July but his body never found remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Semper Fidelis

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thank you - and thank you for sharing your Great Uncle's story

[@SandervkHistory]

Great story! Such a small part of the whole battle has some much information. Also great quote at the end. Thanks for sharing Rob!

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thanks for watching mate, appreciate your kind words

[@domanthony8906]

Awesome video mate! Keep them coming.

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@alex4833]

Hi, Rob. After watching your video yesterday providing a guide for checking out (in a day) Somme battlefields, I added this video to my playlist and got a chance to watch it now. I apologize for the large volume of comments today - my interest in WWI has grown a lot over the past year (partially due to your videos) and I wanted to learn even more about the Somme, so I checked this one out. You did a great job of showing the views German troops had. As you mentioned, the area is quite open. Lt. Hogdson's poem is moving and powerful. Thanks for sharing. I wish his concerns and Captain Martin's concerns were heeded. The casualties are so high... The plaque is powerful. Great video again. I hope you have a great week. Take care

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Cheers Alex

[@chrishallam602]

Great video really enjoyed it keep up the good work

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@geoffmitchell6515]

Thank you

[@ryustreetfighter8722]

Awesome video 💪👊

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Appreciate it!

[@Jeffybonbon]

Swift and Bold

[@StevenFrance-w1v]

Thank you for another interesting and informative video. I like the way you describe and show the Battle Ground surrounding the Cemetery. I have visited Mansell Copse several times. I have been told that the Copse was named after an officer that was killed there prior to the 1 July 1916. Could you confirm if that is correct please ?

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thank you. I'm actually not sure on the origin of Mansell Copse name

[@Jeffybonbon]

Its a small patch of woodland or a small group of trees

[@johnpage4581]

Really excellent account thank you.Obviously mensioning the machine gun positions ,what was the killing yardage of one of these weopens.

[@historyinyourhand1787]

Thank you. The German MG 08 for example could be used pretty effectively over more than 2000m so quite a distance. To give you an idea on this specific part of the battlefield that could cover a distance from the German MG positions to well beyond the British support line

[@johnpage4581]

Amazing, really deadly at that distance. Thanks so much for your reply.