On the Western Front during the First World War, the military employed specialist miners to dig tunnels under no mans land. The main objective was to place mines beneath enemy defensive positions. When it was detonated, the explosion would destroy that section of the trench. The infantry would then advance towards the enemy front-line hoping to take advantage of […]
Tommy or Tommy Atkins is the slang name for the British soldier. Although established in previous campaigns, it was during the First World War that it became a household term. Even German soldiers could be heard across no mans land calling ‘Tommy’ to the British troops. Although its exact origins are unknown, it is thought
This started on March 21st 1918 and is also known as Operation Michael. In essence, the plan was simple, drive through the British lines in a north westerly direction to reach the sea. General Erich Ludendorff, the Chief of the German General Staff however changed the plan to first head west to divide the British
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