Ep276: The Welsh Warrior - Slaughter on the Somme

Pete and Gary continue their new series as they follow the story of heroic WWI officer Hubert Rees.

This week the focus shifts to the toughest ordeal the British would face in the war: the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916.

Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain

Publisher: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki

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