The Somme: From Defeat to Victory(2006)
The Somme: From Defeat to Victory Synopsis
Based on diaries, records and eyewitness accounts, this is the story of the two Battles of the Somme from the perspective of British and German soldiers. It shows how the major lessons learned by the British Army leadership after the disastrous first attacks of July 1916 were turned into victory at the second attempt in September 1916, arguably the turning point for the First World War.
The Somme: From Defeat to Victory (2006) is a history, war and documentary film directed by Detlef Siebert, released on July 2, 2006 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Peter Barich, Darren Black, Steffan Boje and Eric Carte. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Detlef Siebert
- Writers:
- Detlef Siebert
- Producers:
- Detlef Siebert
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Patmore
- Production:
- BBC, NDR, The Open University
- Status:
- Released
The Somme: From Defeat to Victory Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Peter Barich
Peter Barich
as Sharples
- Darren Black
Darren Black
as Maxwell's ADC
Steffan Boje
as Hinkel
Eric Carte
as Lt-Gen. Morland
- Ben Goddard
Ben Goddard
as Lt. Walton
- Ben Goddard
Ben Goddard
as Mellor
Wolf Kahler
as General von Plessen
Rüdiger Kuhlbrodt
as General von Soden
Thorston Manderlay
as Schmitt
Iain McKee
as Fiddes
Iain McKee
as Routledge
Crispin Redman
as Lt-Col. Maxwell
Key crew
Directed by Detlef Siebert, written by Detlef Siebert, produced by Detlef Siebert.
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The Somme: From Defeat to Victory Reviews & Ratings
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The main cast of The Somme: From Defeat to Victory (2006) includes Peter Barich, Darren Black, Steffan Boje, Eric Carte and Ben Goddard. The film was directed by Detlef Siebert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Somme: From Defeat to Victory was released on July 2, 2006 and runs for 58m.
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The Somme: From Defeat to Victory (2006) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, war and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.