1. The Battle of the Somme 1916
Cole Hogan

2. Preparation Thesis Background/Map
The three phases and soldiers’ letters
Overview
Preparation

3. Thesis
Three phases of the battle
British soldiers’ writing evolved

4. Frustration and Questioning
Thesis Continued
Large scale assault
Concentrated attacks
Tanks
Heroism/
Patriotism
Frustration and Questioning
Optimism to let down

6. Background and Leadup Conference of Chantilly -- December, 1915
Battle of Verdun
Delayed due to Verdun
Herbert Kitchener

7. First Phase: July 1 to mid-July
James Davidson
13th Ulster Rifleman

8. Second Phase: Mid-July to September 15
“I need me a blighty”
“A glance at the map will suffice”
“But it’s always the same”

9. Third Phase: September 15 to late November
“I knew we had them”
“Armored Toads”

10. Overview
440,000 Casualties
War Changed
Outlook has changed
Morale