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PM monk2002uk
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First Battle of the Somme 1918
monk2002uk
30th Jan 2023 02:14:33

A very personal project that resulted in the following play test of a Great War Spearhead scenario, covering the involvement of New Zealand Division in the aftermath of Operation Michael:

https://www.greatwarspearhead.com/battle-reports/first-battle-of-the-somme/

Teaser photograph featuring Baccus late war British and Dominion infantry operating in close cooperation with 3D resin-printed Whippets:

Robert


PM jon1066
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First Battle of the Somme 1918
jon1066
30th Jan 2023 03:04:46

Some great photos, splendid stuff.


PM monk2002uk
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First Battle of the Somme 1918
monk2002uk
30th Jan 2023 04:14:42

Thank you


PM monk2002uk
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First Battle of the Somme 1918
monk2002uk
1st Feb 2023 02:22:26

There are three more pages added, providing additional historical context. First is the IR 140 account of the British tanks:

https://www.greatwarspearhead.com/battle-reports/first-battle-of-the-somme/infanterie-regiment-nr-140.html

The war diary entry for 3rd (Light) Tank Battalion:

https://www.greatwarspearhead.com/battle-reports/first-battle-of-the-somme/3rd-light-tank-battalion.html

And a German official historical account:

https://www.greatwarspearhead.com/battle-reports/first-battle-of-the-somme/german-official-history.html

Robert


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