In 1916, one million men fought in the first battle of the Somme. Victory hinged on their ability to capture a small village called Pozières. After five attemp

'A clear, fresh view of an epic battle, presenting conclusions that will challenge many readers' DR PETER STANLEY, author of MEN OF MONT ST QUENTIN In 1916, a m

In the Trenches of Hell On July 19, 1916, 7000 Australian soldiers - in the first major action of the AIF on the Western Front - attacked entrenched German posi

The Great War was, for the majority of Australians, one that was fought at home. As casualties of this monstrous war mounted, they triggered a political crisis