To round off the National Army Museum’s activities commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, the NAM is inviting four experts to discuss the myths and legacies of the battle. Each speaker will present their views for 10 minutes, and then the floor will be opened up to questions from the audience.
The event will also be live-tweeted (hashtag #ArmyandSociety).
The Panellists:
Professor William Philpott (Kings College London) will present on the theme of "victory or defeat" and why the Somme has been misremembered as a military disaster.