Almost 2,000 soldiers from the 36th Ulster Division died on the first day of the Somme campaign. When it was withdrawn from the line, the division had won a reputation as courageous soldiers.

He fought with the 36th (Ulster) Division at the Battle of the Somme. Life was dull and you must have excitement After the war, George became a staunch socialist and trade unionist. It was in this ...

The 36th Ulster Division were one of the few divisions to ... When discussing the Battle of the Somme, many people end with the first day, however there were another two main phases of the battle ...

It was the first time soldiers of the 36th Ulster and 16th Irish Divisions ... men from the mainly Protestant/unionist Ulster Division and soldiers from the mostly Catholic/nationalist Irish ...

Almost 2,000 soldiers from the 36th Ulster Division died on the first day of the Somme campaign. When it was withdrawn from the line, the division had won a reputation as courageous soldiers.