Mightiest battle of British army - Our Ally also takes ... Heavy fighting has taken place today in the area between the Ancre and the Somme, especially about Fricourt and La Boisselle.

Official film of the British Army’s autumn campaign on the Somme, which ran from 15th September to 18th November 1916.

We hear how intrigued the British public were to see a film in 1915 showing the tanks in use during the Battle of the Ancre. Could be used to give an introduction to the contribution made by tanks ...