Battle Honour 'SOMME 1916,’18'.
‘Their attack was one of the finest displays of human courage in the world’
The Battle Honour SOMME 1916,’18 is emblazoned on the King's Colour of The Royal Irish Regiment and the following describes the events of the first day of the 140 days Somme Offensive, 1 July – 18 November 1916.
There are many articles on the Virtual Military Gallery about 1 July 1916 and we recommend you click on 36th (Ulster) Division on 1 July 1916 and should you wish to read and experience more, please select any of the following highlighted titles:
Events
107 Brigade's Objective on 1 July 1916.
108 Brigade's Objective on 1 July 1916.
109 Brigade's Objective on 1 July 1916
Where were our antecedent regiments on 1 July 1916?
Victoria Crosses awarded for actions on 1 July 1916
War Poems
The Battle of the Somme, A Poem
Museum Artefacts
Books
(Due to the new COVID-19 restrictions, our shop is currently not accepting orders for the following books until further notice.)
Ulster's Part in the Battle of the Somme
Acknowledgements:
The painting, 'Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916’ by J P Beadle is reproduced by kind permission of the Belfast City Council. The original hangs in the City Hall, Belfast.
