Lt-Gen Thomas Snow
Senior officer in the British Army during the First World War
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Sep 18, 2023 • 48min
My Great-Grandfather's War: Lt-Gen Thomas Snow & The Somme
Dan Snow explores the complex legacy of his great-grandfather, Lieutenant-General Thomas Snow, who commanded troops on the first day of the Somme. They discuss the disasters of the Somme, failures in leadership, and the challenges of destroying German defenses. The episode also explores the emotions of descendants of veterans and the retirement of Lt-Gen Thomas Snow after being removed from command.
