Michael Stedman is a leading expert on the Battle of the Somme and has spoken at our branch on a number of occasions. His books 'Salford Pals' and 'Manchester Pals' tell the story of some of those volunteers who found themselves involved in the blackest day in the history of the British Army, 1st July 1916. Mike's talk tonight is;
"Success on the Somme?"
Mike looks at the contrast between the opening fortnight of the Battle of the Somme and the events of mid-September and the lessons which could be drawn from the later period's fighting.
