Was the film 'The Battle of the Somme' an accurate overview of the War?
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Was the film 'The Battle of the Somme' an accurate overview of the War? The film 'The Battle of the Somme' was a documentary made by the British government. It was released during to the World War I to give an insight of what was happening on the battlefields in France. It was purposely designed to raise the spirits within Britain and reassure those concerned about there loved ones out on the battlefield. However, It would appear form the evidence studied that the film was not completely accurate or truthful. This essay will review the evidence studied and prove or disapprove this view. The film is split up into three sections; Preparations for battle, morning of the attack and after the attack. The film shows pictures of happy soldiers with enough food and supplies, it then shows pictures of the huge British howitzers. The film then goes on to...


