This film contains pictures of dead bodies, which you may find shocking. You may want to ask your teacher before studying this source. As you study the source, think about:

• What does this film tell you about the fighting in the Somme and the conditions the soldiers fought in?
• Is this more or less realistic than modern news coverage of wars?
• Would you say that this gives a realistic view of the battle or that the maker of the film was trying to protect the audience from the horrors of war?
• Will you use this source in your presentation?

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