the batle of somme - bravery, contrebution and impact

Question 1

how has the battle of somme been described - how many scots died?

Answer 1

the battle of somme has been described as the graveyard of kitchener’s army’s
314 scots officers and 7203 scots of other ranks where killed

Question 2

who motivated the men of the 16th highland light infantry as they barricaded the Frankfurt trench

Answer 2

there senior - Major george lee
originally a roads foreman with glasgow corporation in civil life
lee died in the trench before the end of the battle

Question 3

how where people at home in scotland effected by the battle of somme

Answer 3

communities across scotland where impacted by deaths at the somme
members of glasgow pals battalions and mcrae battalion where both greatly effected

Question 4

what was the casualty rate of McRaes battalion

Answer 4

75%