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Line of Fire: The Somme

Drama-documentary recounting the events of the 1st July 1916 and the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front during the First World War. Told through the letters and journals of soldiers who were there.

This film is based on letters and diaries of soldiers who witnessed the battle first hand and wrote down what they saw and felt. Focusing on these stories, the horror of the battle is made real by combining beautifully shot drama with moving archive footage.

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Info about Line of Fire: The Somme

Studio(s): DSP, Channel 4 Television

Originally Released: Nov 14, 2005

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, Drama, History, War

Line of Fire: The Somme: Where to Watch Online?

Currently you are able to watch "Line of Fire: The Somme" streaming on Prime Video or for free with ads on Amazon Freevee. It is also possible to rent or buy on Amazon online.