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Cheyne, G.Y., The Last Great Battle of the Somme. 1988.
The author examines the differences between the first and
second assault on Beaumont Hamel in an easily read overview
of the strategies, weapons, conditions and outcomes of the
fighting on the Somme.
Gilbert, M., Atlas of World War I. Dorset Press, 1970.
Winter, D., Haig's Command - A Reassessment. Viking. 1991.
A comprehensive account of Haig's command during the
war, including a chapter on the Battle of the Somme. Good
biographical sketches of some of the British, French and
German politicians, Officers and people of influence during
the war.
Internet Links
The World War I Documents Archive - Lloyd George on the Battle of the Somme,
July 1, 1916 
Events, Commemorations and Accounts of the
Somme: The 80th Anniversary, 1 July 1916 - 1 July
1996
