Description Battle of the Somme 1916 Map Discover the Battle of the Somme 1916 Map from IGN – a meticulously crafted commemorative guide to one of World War I’s defining battles. Covering the 1916 Somme offensive, this map, at a 1:75,000 scale, vividly details front lines from July 1 to November 30, 1916, across northern France from Arras to Amiens. A 1:35,000 panel zooms in on the Albert-Bapaume battleground, highlighting key sites like Thiepval and Beaumont-Hamel. Marks military fortifications, war memorials, and cemeteries Includes the “Circuit du Souvenir” route for battlefield tours Features a historic trench map of Dompierre-Becquincourt Multilingual legend (English, French, German) with a battle chronology Developed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Somme Tourisme, it uses IGN’s TOP100 cartography with 10m contours. This map is ideal for historians, travelers, and educators, this map brings the Somme’s legacy to life, guiding you through its poignant history with precision and reverence. Explore the past with this invaluable tool.
