Somme Battlefield Tours

Somme Battlefield ToursThe Somme was one of the worst battlefield massacres in modern warfare. The battle fought over autumn and summer seasons of 1916 - 2 years in to World War 1 still remains a sore subject for many people who talk about it and the impact it has had on the two countries who fought - the British and the Germans. Somme Battlefield Tours are perfect for those who wish to pay their respects to those who fought and died for their country.

The Somme is actually a river found in Northern France and was originally supposed to be a diversionary battle where the British engaged the Germans to take away some of the focus at the battle of Verdun. During the course of the battle, the British suffered huge casualties, this includes the 20,000 that were killed on the first day of fighting on the Somme.

Somme Battlefield Tours can help you find and discover what is was like for many of the men and officers that fought in the battle of the Somme. Somme Battlefield Tours do not only show you what life was like on the British side of the trenches but the tour of the Somme battlefield will also show you what life was like on the German side of the trenches.

Somme group tours are helpful for those studying history at school, college and universities and visit the area for historical purposes.