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The leading battalions (of the 36th (Ulster) Division) had been ordered out from the wood just before 7.30am and laid down near the German trenches ... At zero hour the British barrage lifted. Bugles blew the "Advance".
Up sprang the Ulstermen and, without forming up in the waves adopted by other divisions, they rushed the German front line .......
The leading battalions (of the 36th (Ulster) Division) had been ordered out from the wood just before 7.30am and laid down near the German trenches ... At zero hour the British barrage lifted. Bugles blew the "Advance".
Up sprang the Ulstermen and, without forming up in the waves adopted by other divisions, they rushed the German front line ..... By a combination of sensible tactics and Ulster dash, the prize that eluded so many, the capture of a long section of the German front line, had been accomplished.
During the Battle of the Somme the Ulster Division was the only division of X Corps (United Kingdom) to have achieved its objectives on the opening day of the battle.
This came at a heavy price, with the division suffering in two days of fighting 5,500 officers and enlisted men killed, wounded or missing. "Their attack was one of the finest displays of human courage in the world.]Of nine Victoria Crosses given to British forces in the battle, four were awarded to 36th Division soldiers.
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SOMME UVF T-SHIRTS
During the Battle of the Somme the Ulster Division was the only division of X Corps (United Kingdom) to have achieved its objectives on the opening day of the battle.
£ 30In StockSOMME UVF POLO SHIRTS
During the Battle of the Somme the Ulster Division was the only division of X Corps (United Kingdom) to have achieved its objectives on the opening day of the battle.
£ 35In StockSOMME UVF SWEATSHIRT
During the Battle of the Somme the Ulster Division was the only division of X Corps (United Kingdom) to have achieved its objectives on the opening day of the battle.
£ 38In StockSOMME UVF NEVER FORGET T-SHIRTS
Exclusive Limited Edition Somme UVF Never Forget T Shirt 500 available! Hand made to Order These are a specialist line that have to be ordered and will take 10 days for delivery. Place your order /size required and make your payment online and a contact number please
£ 30In StockTHE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
During the Battle of the Somme the Ulster Division was the only division of X Corps (United Kingdom) to have achieved its objectives on the opening day of the battle.
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