Early in this engagement, Geoffrey Malins filmed the explosion of a mine at Hawthorne (*) Ridge redoubt, and this battle is commemorated by a monument at Thiepval Wood.
At this battle, Henry Horne deployed a tactic in which the infantry line advanced under the cover of artillery fire smoke. This battle featured offensives at FlersCourcelette and Albert, and the second phase of this battle began with a victory at Bazentin Ridge for Henry Rawlinson. Early in this engagement, Geoffrey Malins filmed the explosion of a mine at Hawthorne (*) Ridge redoubt, and this battle is commemorated by a monument at Thiepval Wood. British losses here earned Douglas Haig the moniker "Butcher of [this battle]." The Mark I Tank was deployed for the first time at this battle. Launched with the intent of relieving pressure on the French at Verdun, for 10 points, name this 1916 battle of World War I, which took place on a namesake river in northern France.
At this battle, Henry Horne deployed a tactic in which the infantry line advanced under the cover of artillery fire smoke.
Battle of the {Somme} (or Somme Offensive)