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Beaumont-Hamel, France, Battle of the Somme, 1916

Posted on November 7, 2010 by

The battle of Beaumont-Hamel, July 1st, 1916 is seared in the collective consciousness of Newfoundlanders.  As we approach Remembrance Day, 2010, I find myself reflecting back on my first visit to the battle site.  Many battlefields from the Great War have … Continue reading →

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