The Tragedy of the Newfoundland Regiment at Beumont-Hamel | History Traveler Episode 530

Part 3 of The Somme Series There were countless tragedies all along the British front line on July 1, 1916. But one of the most tragic was that of the Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont-Hamel, which was effectively destroyed in a matter of minutes after going over the top. In this episode, we're walking the ground in one of the few preserved areas along the Somme to explore the history that has been etched into the memory of the people of Newfoundland. This episode was produced in partnership with The Gettysburg Museum of History. See how you can support history education & artifact preservation by visiting their website & store at https://www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory... Support the effort to expand history education on PATREON:   / historyunderground   Other episodes that you might enjoy: The Somme: Into the Sunken Lane & Hawthorn Crater | History Traveler Episode 529:    • The Somme: Into the Sunken Lane & Hawthorn...   Battle of the Somme: The Slaughter of the Pals at Serre | History Traveler Episode 528:    • Battle of the Somme: The Slaughter of the ...   Lewis & Clark's First View of the Pacific & Fort Clatsop | History Traveler Episode 526:    • Following Lewis & Clark to the Pacific & F...   Japan's OTHER Attack on America After Pearl Harbor | History Traveler Episode 525:    • Japan's OTHER Attack on America After Pear...   A WWII Bunker HIDDEN in the Redwood Forest! | History Traveler Episode 524:    • A WWII Bunker HIDDEN in the Redwood Forest...   Drone flights conducted by Part 107 licensed pilot.